| 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 | $244.50 | 4.682% | $255.9475 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.71 | 10.294% | $218.0623 | $218.06 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.66 | 5.616% | $157.0087 | $157.01 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.70 | 5.548% | $186.5033 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.61 | 8.173% | $182.3905 | $182.39 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.50 | 6.150% | $201.1543 | $201.15 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.93 | 11.662% | $280.1935 | $280.19 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,376.61 | $1,481.2601 | $1,481.25 | $1,481.25 | $1,481.30 | |