| 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 | $240.95 | 5.628% | $254.5107 | $254.51 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.49 | 10.701% | $167.7009 | $167.70 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.39 | 8.569% | $179.5623 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.85 | 8.214% | $179.4729 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.59 | 13.115% | $258.5696 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.94 | 7.472% | $258.943 | $258.94 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.46 | 3.746% | $19.1515 | $19.15 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.67 | $1,317.9109 | $1,317.90 | $1,317.85 | $1,318.00 | |