| 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 | $232.90 | 9.735% | $255.5728 | $255.57 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.25 | 9.414% | $230.0429 | $230.04 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.66 | 4.573% | $208.7905 | $208.79 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.70 | 13.777% | $20.1385 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.31 | 6.279% | $40.7155 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.82 | 13.493% | $159.8208 | $159.82 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.26 | 5.820% | $253.1849 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.90 | $1,168.2659 | $1,168.26 | $1,168.25 | $1,168.20 | |