| 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 | $246.67 | 3.650% | $255.6735 | $255.67 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.31 | 4.871% | $204.8236 | $204.82 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.77 | 8.400% | $149.3427 | $149.34 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.99 | 13.380% | $160.9883 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.59 | 7.716% | $248.3823 | $248.38 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.26 | 5.626% | $18.231 | $18.23 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.41 | 13.322% | $264.5049 | $264.50 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.00 | $1,301.9463 | $1,301.93 | $1,301.95 | $1,301.90 | |