| 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 | $87.36 | 9.153% | $95.3561 | $95.36 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.97 | 8.566% | $234.47 | $234.47 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.26 | 3.720% | $256.4581 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.62 | 11.494% | $258.2424 | $258.24 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.39 | 3.754% | $235.9262 | $235.93 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.67 | 7.755% | $243.1707 | $243.17 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.67 | 5.623% | $234.1345 | $234.13 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,456.94 | $1,557.7580 | $1,557.76 | $1,557.75 | $1,557.80 | |