| 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 | $228.37 | 11.679% | $255.0413 | $255.04 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.30 | 4.179% | $145.1213 | $145.12 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.63 | 5.121% | $236.1333 | $236.13 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.32 | 3.505% | $18.9621 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.85 | 10.116% | $18.5545 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.48 | 5.446% | $128.0958 | $128.10 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.80 | 10.722% | $244.4742 | $244.47 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.75 | $1,046.3825 | $1,046.37 | $1,046.35 | $1,046.40 | |