| 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 | $226.75 | 12.648% | $255.4293 | $255.43 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.76 | 6.452% | $98.7449 | $98.74 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.75 | 13.770% | $255.6981 | $255.70 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.99 | 4.842% | $179.2693 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.52 | 3.475% | $122.6386 | $122.64 | $122.65 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.50 | 9.819% | $178.4559 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.33 | 6.126% | $69.3321 | $69.33 | $69.35 | $69.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.60 | $1,159.5682 | $1,159.57 | $1,159.60 | $1,159.50 | |