| 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 | $234.69 | 8.731% | $255.1808 | $255.18 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.61 | 5.656% | $17.5495 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.97 | 10.647% | $59.7162 | $59.72 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.54 | 4.208% | $214.1891 | $214.19 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.54 | 8.603% | $112.4475 | $112.45 | $112.45 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.60 | 4.131% | $28.7402 | $28.74 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.66 | 13.495% | $282.2167 | $282.22 | $282.20 | $282.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.61 | $970.0400 | $970.05 | $970.05 | $969.90 | |