| 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 | $242.34 | 5.486% | $255.6348 | $255.63 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.26 | 4.528% | $15.951 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.48 | 8.426% | $149.0641 | $149.06 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.98 | 13.708% | $136.4269 | $136.43 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.31 | 8.550% | $218.522 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.41 | 9.318% | $62.7595 | $62.76 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.34 | 13.441% | $111.5579 | $111.56 | $111.55 | $111.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.12 | $949.9162 | $949.91 | $949.90 | $950.00 | |