| 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 | $237.48 | 7.604% | $255.538 | $255.54 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.78 | 4.618% | $17.5549 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.48 | 9.758% | $76.2599 | $76.26 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.56 | 13.320% | $38.0302 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.53 | 5.151% | $142.5112 | $142.51 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.29 | 9.209% | $188.1562 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.55 | 4.739% | $135.6894 | $135.69 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.67 | $853.7398 | $853.74 | $853.75 | $853.80 | |