| 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 | $247.70 | 3.178% | $255.5719 | $255.57 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.62 | 5.386% | $115.5241 | $115.52 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.55 | 5.587% | $22.754 | $22.75 | $22.75 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.67 | 8.210% | $26.6954 | $26.70 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.62 | 13.793% | $169.1192 | $169.12 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.34 | 12.500% | $280.5075 | $280.51 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.86 | 7.708% | $223.8818 | $223.88 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.36 | $1,094.0539 | $1,094.05 | $1,094.00 | $1,094.10 | |