| 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 | $246.35 | 3.563% | $255.1275 | $255.13 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.89 | 11.678% | $118.2558 | $118.26 | $118.25 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.84 | 13.297% | $77.9937 | $77.99 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.36 | 12.325% | $19.4996 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.72 | 6.240% | $145.2513 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.26 | 5.452% | $228.0505 | $228.05 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.60 | 10.337% | $229.0596 | $229.06 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.02 | $1,073.2380 | $1,073.24 | $1,073.25 | $1,073.40 | |