| 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 | $235.57 | 8.564% | $255.7442 | $255.74 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.81 | 8.508% | $170.1514 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.87 | 6.221% | $48.7236 | $48.72 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.67 | 12.808% | $177.8644 | $177.86 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.69 | 7.786% | $139.7877 | $139.79 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.33 | 13.543% | $170.6892 | $170.69 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.95 | 8.332% | $28.1122 | $28.11 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.89 | $991.0727 | $991.06 | $991.05 | $991.10 | |