| 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 | $237.87 | 7.855% | $256.5547 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.42 | 3.278% | $32.4499 | $32.45 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.73 | 9.198% | $234.4809 | $234.48 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.61 | 13.104% | $213.3255 | $213.33 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.80 | 11.507% | $159.232 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.25 | 9.147% | $76.6758 | $76.68 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.40 | 13.252% | $282.4505 | $282.45 | $282.45 | $282.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.08 | $1,255.1693 | $1,255.17 | $1,255.25 | $1,255.20 | |