| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $230.73 | 10.510% | $254.9797 | $254.98 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.92 | 5.400% | $131.6657 | $131.67 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.64 | 10.356% | $159.6189 | $159.62 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.84 | 9.319% | $77.4416 | $77.44 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.37 | 6.180% | $230.8035 | $230.80 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.25 | 12.535% | $98.1868 | $98.19 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.76 | 5.581% | $9.2489 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.51 | $961.9451 | $961.95 | $961.95 | $961.90 | |