| 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 | $236.54 | 7.848% | $255.1037 | $255.10 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.59 | 10.538% | $26.0759 | $26.08 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.42 | 3.215% | $236.7959 | $236.80 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.40 | 8.257% | $244.0113 | $244.01 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.61 | 7.788% | $244.2584 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.26 | 7.545% | $215.3696 | $215.37 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.75 | 12.149% | $28.8784 | $28.88 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.57 | $1,250.4932 | $1,250.50 | $1,250.50 | $1,250.60 | |