| 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 | $214.48 | 5.125% | $225.4721 | $225.47 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.43 | 4.368% | $255.1067 | $255.11 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.39 | 4.246% | $87.9732 | $87.97 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.62 | 3.462% | $9.953 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.28 | 10.448% | $53.3243 | $53.32 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.92 | 3.486% | $195.5058 | $195.51 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.54 | 3.600% | $255.4154 | $255.42 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.66 | $1,082.7505 | $1,082.75 | $1,082.65 | $1,082.80 | |