| 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 | $241.98 | 5.585% | $255.4946 | $255.49 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.34 | 5.104% | $172.7279 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.98 | 9.446% | $215.5867 | $215.59 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.63 | 4.586% | $66.5481 | $66.55 | $66.55 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.65 | 8.416% | $206.6951 | $206.70 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.73 | 13.432% | $157.3642 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.91 | 9.626% | $271.7738 | $271.77 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.22 | $1,346.1904 | $1,346.19 | $1,346.20 | $1,346.20 | |