| 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 | $244.57 | 4.435% | $255.4167 | $255.42 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.61 | 4.832% | $55.1521 | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.38 | 10.595% | $177.3723 | $177.37 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.59 | 9.285% | $36.7088 | $36.71 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.85 | 8.776% | $17.241 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.52 | 7.686% | $149.1666 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.26 | 3.843% | $115.5357 | $115.54 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.78 | $806.5932 | $806.60 | $806.55 | $806.60 | |