| 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 | $226.46 | 12.656% | $255.1208 | $255.12 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.48 | 13.755% | $79.037 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.60 | 11.794% | $207.4897 | $207.49 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.92 | 4.542% | $48.0057 | $48.01 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.62 | 13.704% | $270.1834 | $270.18 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.45 | 6.528% | $135.7699 | $135.77 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.91 | 5.256% | $155.6841 | $155.68 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.44 | $1,151.2906 | $1,151.29 | $1,151.30 | $1,151.30 | |