| 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 | 5.535% | $255.7113 | $255.71 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.39 | 13.326% | $181.7636 | $181.76 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.69 | 6.767% | $85.0826 | $85.08 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.63 | 9.151% | $17.0603 | $17.06 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.52 | 7.164% | $139.8705 | $139.87 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.82 | 10.453% | $275.9337 | $275.93 | $275.95 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.77 | 8.742% | $225.9333 | $225.93 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.12 | $1,181.3553 | $1,181.34 | $1,181.35 | $1,181.40 | |