| 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 | $227.39 | 12.560% | $255.9502 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.68 | 9.730% | $20.4976 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.67 | 10.678% | $226.5247 | $226.52 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.43 | 8.733% | $25.4761 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.26 | 12.690% | $34.1 | $34.10 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.34 | 6.833% | $189.4576 | $189.46 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.32 | 7.788% | $22.9804 | $22.98 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.09 | $774.9866 | $774.99 | $775.00 | $775.10 | |