| 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 | $235.29 | 8.599% | $255.5226 | $255.52 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.55 | 6.274% | $26.0903 | $26.09 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.85 | 8.740% | $56.3817 | $56.38 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.74 | 11.867% | $180.9337 | $180.93 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.74 | 8.498% | $266.623 | $266.62 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.95 | 13.645% | $261.3267 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.93 | 3.535% | $159.3714 | $159.37 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.05 | $1,206.2494 | $1,206.24 | $1,206.25 | $1,206.20 | |