| 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 | $247.33 | 3.316% | $255.5315 | $255.53 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.33 | 5.578% | $219.9506 | $219.95 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.73 | 3.464% | $148.7088 | $148.71 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.44 | 12.494% | $160.2365 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.70 | 10.130% | $274.9946 | $274.99 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.68 | 7.524% | $80.2989 | $80.30 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.85 | 4.640% | $106.5758 | $106.58 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.06 | $1,246.2967 | $1,246.30 | $1,246.35 | $1,246.30 | |