| 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 | $243.48 | 4.799% | $255.1646 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.95 | 12.604% | $260.0589 | $260.06 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.38 | 3.183% | $10.7104 | $10.71 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.31 | 5.367% | $38.2588 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.88 | 3.655% | $71.3976 | $71.40 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.39 | 10.655% | $159.7748 | $159.77 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.38 | 12.427% | $46.5223 | $46.52 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.77 | $841.8874 | $841.88 | $841.80 | $842.00 | |