| 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 | $235.37 | 8.555% | $255.5059 | $255.51 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.81 | 3.559% | $69.1878 | $69.19 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.55 | 8.585% | $218.8531 | $218.85 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.29 | 10.633% | $137.5058 | $137.51 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.35 | 13.586% | $242.3357 | $242.34 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.30 | 5.520% | $69.9598 | $69.96 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.50 | 5.382% | $89.0478 | $89.05 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.17 | $1,082.3959 | $1,082.41 | $1,082.40 | $1,082.40 | |