| 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 | $250.77 | 5.700% | $265.0639 | $265.06 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.32 | 6.449% | $151.4982 | $151.50 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.92 | 3.710% | $52.8091 | $52.81 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.83 | 8.661% | $225.8302 | $225.83 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.45 | 12.227% | $163.2342 | $163.23 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.44 | 8.538% | $265.3103 | $265.31 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.61 | 4.777% | $261.5339 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,291.34 | $1,385.2798 | $1,385.27 | $1,385.30 | $1,385.20 | |