| 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 | $246.75 | 3.435% | $255.2259 | $255.23 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.57 | 5.672% | $147.4864 | $147.49 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.39 | 8.487% | $194.6148 | $194.61 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.60 | 4.592% | $184.7095 | $184.71 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.35 | 6.558% | $70.7012 | $70.70 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.51 | 4.201% | $84.9342 | $84.93 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.95 | 13.646% | $278.3759 | $278.38 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.12 | $1,216.0479 | $1,216.05 | $1,216.10 | $1,216.00 | |