| 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 | $242.84 | 6.752% | $259.2366 | $259.24 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.80 | 4.768% | $210.3741 | $210.37 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.81 | 6.816% | $50.0006 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.46 | 8.226% | $94.6545 | $94.65 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.75 | 9.775% | $252.2081 | $252.21 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.61 | 6.274% | $250.3922 | $250.39 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.52 | 4.542% | $148.9933 | $148.99 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.79 | $1,265.8594 | $1,265.85 | $1,265.85 | $1,265.90 | |