| 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 | $244.73 | 4.529% | $255.8138 | $255.81 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.66 | 4.668% | $237.2405 | $237.24 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.59 | 7.590% | $238.4087 | $238.41 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.54 | 10.209% | $54.5975 | $54.60 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.34 | 5.739% | $62.7455 | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.42 | 13.522% | $19.7755 | $19.78 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.97 | 6.862% | $8.5169 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.25 | $877.0984 | $877.11 | $877.10 | $877.00 | |