| 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 | $239.71 | 6.586% | $255.4973 | $255.50 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.62 | 8.206% | $17.9838 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.93 | 13.431% | $157.5897 | $157.59 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.46 | 13.205% | $100.1411 | $100.14 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.49 | 6.526% | $214.6392 | $214.64 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.40 | 5.767% | $258.4945 | $258.49 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.45 | 10.709% | $41.4605 | $41.46 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.06 | $1,045.8061 | $1,045.80 | $1,045.85 | $1,045.80 | |