| 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 | $242.50 | 8.659% | $263.4981 | $263.50 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.56 | 6.124% | $203.2911 | $203.29 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.54 | 6.208% | $240.6036 | $240.60 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.99 | 7.419% | $232.0143 | $232.01 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.28 | 8.568% | $185.9553 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.79 | 13.221% | $158.2716 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.79 | 9.175% | $172.2672 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,345.45 | $1,455.9012 | $1,455.90 | $1,455.85 | $1,456.00 | |