| 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 | $227.71 | 12.347% | $255.8254 | $255.83 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.57 | 11.855% | $50.9723 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.70 | 7.668% | $221.4731 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.28 | 12.732% | $51.045 | $51.05 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.29 | 12.624% | $87.0471 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.25 | 5.504% | $87.8321 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.79 | 9.813% | $38.2039 | $38.20 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.59 | $792.3989 | $792.40 | $792.40 | $792.30 | |