| 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 | $235.42 | 8.550% | $255.5484 | $255.55 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.52 | 7.507% | $239.2246 | $239.22 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.72 | 9.809% | $206.1335 | $206.13 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.75 | 12.815% | $136.2241 | $136.22 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.60 | 12.111% | $62.3337 | $62.33 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.88 | 4.836% | $15.5996 | $15.60 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.85 | 11.524% | $41.0966 | $41.10 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.74 | $956.1605 | $956.15 | $956.15 | $956.00 | |