| 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 | $232.37 | 9.805% | $255.1539 | $255.15 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.71 | 13.180% | $39.2848 | $39.28 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.47 | 6.335% | $255.7038 | $255.70 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.40 | 4.435% | $218.6869 | $218.69 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.41 | 10.506% | $187.2082 | $187.21 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.31 | 10.295% | $96.2986 | $96.30 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.63 | 7.821% | $128.9863 | $128.99 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.30 | $1,181.3225 | $1,181.32 | $1,181.35 | $1,181.40 | |