| 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 | $247.79 | 7.167% | $265.5491 | $265.55 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.91 | 7.273% | $245.5586 | $245.56 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.35 | 11.781% | $180.3586 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.61 | 13.456% | $186.7599 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.50 | 13.444% | $196.8253 | $196.83 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.84 | 12.351% | $258.2275 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.68 | 10.590% | $220.8261 | $220.83 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,405.68 | $1,554.1051 | $1,554.12 | $1,554.15 | $1,554.10 | |