| 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 | $245.90 | 3.850% | $255.3672 | $255.37 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.82 | 12.407% | $24.5272 | $24.53 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.83 | 8.511% | $49.7306 | $49.73 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.37 | 13.684% | $79.9994 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.46 | 3.694% | $174.6829 | $174.68 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.86 | 5.540% | $148.6636 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.76 | 7.357% | $237.0013 | $237.00 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.00 | $969.9722 | $969.97 | $970.00 | $970.00 | |