| 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 | $235.58 | 8.431% | $255.4417 | $255.44 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.47 | 7.296% | $27.3283 | $27.33 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.54 | 8.579% | $75.5058 | $75.51 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.43 | 8.772% | $53.766 | $53.77 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.81 | 4.443% | $38.4455 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.49 | 10.562% | $75.7239 | $75.72 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.53 | 7.739% | $14.5771 | $14.58 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.85 | $540.7883 | $540.80 | $540.80 | $540.70 | |