| 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 | $237.48 | 7.778% | $255.9512 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.34 | 10.872% | $239.8605 | $239.86 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.47 | 8.158% | $128.1348 | $128.13 | $128.15 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.49 | 4.198% | $54.6935 | $54.69 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.42 | 6.687% | $171.1473 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.40 | 12.723% | $233.7875 | $233.79 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.50 | 4.206% | $256.8678 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,239.10 | $1,340.4426 | $1,340.44 | $1,340.45 | $1,340.50 | |