| 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 | $246.27 | 3.564% | $255.0471 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.69 | 6.854% | $27.4508 | $27.45 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.74 | 6.464% | $32.727 | $32.73 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.92 | 6.868% | $120.6753 | $120.68 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.44 | 7.338% | $184.0203 | $184.02 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.28 | 5.127% | $65.4731 | $65.47 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.62 | 12.178% | $43.3231 | $43.32 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.96 | $728.7167 | $728.72 | $728.70 | $728.70 | |