| 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 | $226.84 | 12.652% | $255.5398 | $255.54 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.49 | 11.139% | $88.3444 | $88.34 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.90 | 6.528% | $13.7421 | $13.74 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.33 | 10.322% | $260.724 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.65 | 11.325% | $87.5571 | $87.56 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.94 | 9.568% | $38.2831 | $38.28 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.73 | 12.624% | $153.9908 | $153.99 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.88 | $898.1813 | $898.17 | $898.20 | $898.10 | |