| 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 | $205.70 | 4.650% | $215.2651 | $215.27 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.77 | 5.728% | $55.7927 | $55.79 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.61 | 10.261% | $181.5006 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.46 | 3.547% | $221.0314 | $221.03 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.66 | 5.335% | $256.6593 | $256.66 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.66 | 4.342% | $74.7715 | $74.77 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.94 | 9.534% | $248.5765 | $248.58 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.80 | $1,253.5971 | $1,253.60 | $1,253.60 | $1,253.70 | |