| 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 | $247.61 | 3.131% | $255.3627 | $255.36 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.96 | 11.255% | $127.8987 | $127.90 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.27 | 11.748% | $183.5684 | $183.57 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.31 | 3.755% | $75.0252 | $75.03 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.60 | 7.814% | $18.9753 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.45 | 3.800% | $117.7611 | $117.76 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.74 | 8.274% | $115.5717 | $115.57 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.94 | $894.1631 | $894.17 | $894.15 | $894.30 | |