| 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 | $225.53 | 13.436% | $255.8322 | $255.83 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.92 | 11.676% | $255.6487 | $255.65 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.28 | 11.290% | $271.8592 | $271.86 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.53 | 5.321% | $63.7508 | $63.75 | $63.75 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.82 | 9.593% | $88.5731 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.90 | 13.566% | $211.1192 | $211.12 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.36 | 4.827% | $138.749 | $138.75 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.34 | $1,285.5322 | $1,285.53 | $1,285.50 | $1,285.50 | |