| 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 | $243.83 | 4.568% | $254.9682 | $254.97 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.61 | 3.308% | $38.8541 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.34 | 7.238% | $85.0826 | $85.08 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.45 | 12.691% | $42.2028 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.65 | 8.402% | $35.3933 | $35.39 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.62 | 11.457% | $141.1269 | $141.13 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.77 | 5.377% | $224.2106 | $224.21 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.27 | $821.8385 | $821.83 | $821.85 | $821.90 | |