| 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 | $232.59 | 9.805% | $255.3954 | $255.40 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.54 | 8.313% | $87.2353 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.97 | 6.318% | $52.0639 | $52.06 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.41 | 6.155% | $261.5765 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.89 | 8.766% | $64.0523 | $64.05 | $64.05 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.99 | 12.358% | $190.9974 | $191.00 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.59 | 12.390% | $246.7972 | $246.80 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.98 | $1,158.1180 | $1,158.13 | $1,158.15 | $1,158.20 | |