| 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 | $242.30 | 5.450% | $255.5054 | $255.51 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.90 | 11.495% | $134.7975 | $134.80 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.74 | 11.868% | $36.6256 | $36.63 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.44 | 11.529% | $54.0246 | $54.02 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.87 | 7.183% | $75.9606 | $75.96 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.81 | 9.770% | $104.0729 | $104.07 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.35 | 6.531% | $161.2347 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.41 | $822.2213 | $822.22 | $822.20 | $822.20 | |