| 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 | $236.86 | 7.761% | $255.2427 | $255.24 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.55 | 13.437% | $125.4046 | $125.40 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.58 | 12.456% | $161.4643 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.49 | 8.704% | $16.8382 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.92 | 10.370% | $249.3479 | $249.35 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.83 | 3.334% | $259.1927 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.34 | 7.797% | $47.7972 | $47.80 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.57 | $1,115.2876 | $1,115.28 | $1,115.30 | $1,115.20 | |