| 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 | $243.72 | 4.720% | $255.2236 | $255.22 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.87 | 11.862% | $72.5649 | $72.56 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.37 | 7.597% | $144.5781 | $144.58 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.56 | 10.725% | $70.3768 | $70.38 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.99 | 6.477% | $15.9609 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.35 | 4.136% | $29.5226 | $29.52 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.93 | 13.508% | $161.1019 | $161.10 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.79 | $749.3288 | $749.32 | $749.30 | $749.40 | |