| 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 | $234.91 | 8.678% | $255.2955 | $255.30 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.39 | 8.619% | $203.5411 | $203.54 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.28 | 6.140% | $15.1568 | $15.16 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.27 | 3.200% | $138.5666 | $138.57 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.61 | 5.603% | $74.5663 | $74.57 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.67 | 12.376% | $47.9508 | $47.95 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.49 | 8.373% | $212.9421 | $212.94 | $212.95 | $212.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.62 | $948.0192 | $948.03 | $948.00 | $948.10 | |