| 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 | $9.40 | 12.244% | $10.5509 | $10.55 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.66 | 13.224% | $35.8467 | $35.85 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.69 | 7.255% | $179.8559 | $179.86 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.85 | 12.660% | $155.3018 | $155.30 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.59 | 3.827% | $256.027 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.66 | 12.841% | $252.3802 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.93 | 9.271% | $272.0083 | $272.01 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.78 | $1,161.9708 | $1,161.98 | $1,162.00 | $1,162.00 | |