| 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 | $231.34 | 10.395% | $255.3878 | $255.39 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.77 | 6.830% | $87.3549 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.48 | 5.243% | $129.9541 | $129.95 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.33 | 6.227% | $254.2331 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.28 | 7.247% | $125.7793 | $125.78 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.95 | 12.547% | $204.7793 | $204.78 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.30 | 7.683% | $226.4573 | $226.46 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.45 | $1,283.9458 | $1,283.94 | $1,284.00 | $1,284.10 | |