| 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 | $237.63 | 7.334% | $255.0578 | $255.06 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.47 | 12.574% | $17.4152 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.99 | 3.804% | $49.8155 | $49.82 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.68 | 4.696% | $32.1207 | $32.12 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.72 | 5.482% | $151.5987 | $151.60 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.36 | 3.360% | $99.5977 | $99.60 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.25 | 3.508% | $48.9075 | $48.91 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.10 | $654.5131 | $654.53 | $654.45 | $654.50 | |