| 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 | $234.95 | 8.868% | $255.7854 | $255.79 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.28 | 5.279% | $118.2073 | $118.21 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.39 | 3.216% | $156.2587 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.62 | 11.868% | $128.2231 | $128.22 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.39 | 3.345% | $6.6037 | $6.60 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.62 | 10.268% | $118.6704 | $118.67 | $118.65 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.70 | 12.650% | $249.7451 | $249.75 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.95 | $1,033.4937 | $1,033.50 | $1,033.45 | $1,033.50 | |