| 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 | $233.98 | 9.118% | $255.3143 | $255.31 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.39 | 12.197% | $87.9512 | $87.95 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.30 | 9.532% | $274.1586 | $274.16 | $274.15 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.73 | 13.399% | $231.0278 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.36 | 10.695% | $261.6387 | $261.64 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.41 | 5.395% | $202.7905 | $202.79 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.99 | 3.373% | $197.4321 | $197.43 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,386.16 | $1,510.3132 | $1,510.31 | $1,510.35 | $1,510.30 | |