| 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 | $241.38 | 5.645% | $255.0059 | $255.01 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.62 | 10.222% | $270.7273 | $270.73 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.87 | 3.250% | $202.2358 | $202.24 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.37 | 11.391% | $256.6114 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.86 | 8.762% | $216.2841 | $216.28 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.27 | 8.537% | $196.745 | $196.75 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.87 | 9.827% | $178.8752 | $178.88 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,456.24 | $1,576.4847 | $1,576.50 | $1,576.55 | $1,576.40 | |