| 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 | $235.49 | 8.488% | $255.4784 | $255.48 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.35 | 8.460% | $141.3776 | $141.38 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.81 | 10.707% | $204.5976 | $204.60 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.54 | 8.694% | $165.8018 | $165.80 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.71 | 3.744% | $212.3743 | $212.37 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.36 | 11.170% | $170.4903 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.55 | 5.418% | $81.7517 | $81.75 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.81 | $1,231.8717 | $1,231.87 | $1,231.90 | $1,232.00 | |