| 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 | $242.25 | 5.405% | $255.3436 | $255.34 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.81 | 5.745% | $156.3017 | $156.30 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.36 | 7.380% | $251.6558 | $251.66 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.28 | 5.512% | $60.4373 | $60.44 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.33 | 11.461% | $202.1122 | $202.11 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.46 | 6.186% | $173.5716 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.29 | 11.453% | $87.2566 | $87.26 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.78 | $1,186.6788 | $1,186.68 | $1,186.65 | $1,186.70 | |