| 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 | $228.81 | 11.545% | $255.2261 | $255.23 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.46 | 9.191% | $33.2596 | $33.26 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.49 | 5.177% | $238.2154 | $238.22 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.59 | 7.336% | $188.4713 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.51 | 12.849% | $213.8601 | $213.86 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.83 | 12.316% | $137.9577 | $137.96 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.91 | 3.487% | $258.6244 | $258.62 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,223.60 | $1,325.6146 | $1,325.62 | $1,325.55 | $1,325.70 | |