| 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 | $233.55 | 6.300% | $248.2637 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.91 | 7.192% | $259.3082 | $259.31 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.77 | 3.558% | $5.9753 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.40 | 11.451% | $177.6529 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.99 | 3.822% | $253.3153 | $253.32 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.69 | 10.315% | $65.847 | $65.85 | $65.85 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.43 | 10.154% | $138.1662 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.74 | $1,148.5286 | $1,148.54 | $1,148.50 | $1,148.60 | |