| 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 | $242.28 | 5.242% | $254.9803 | $254.98 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.74 | 5.414% | $94.5985 | $94.60 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.94 | 6.567% | $77.73 | $77.73 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.73 | 12.862% | $30.168 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.34 | 4.361% | $75.4947 | $75.49 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.25 | 11.630% | $246.9814 | $246.98 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.49 | 9.855% | $215.8541 | $215.85 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.77 | $995.8070 | $995.80 | $995.85 | $995.90 | |