| 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 | $242.77 | 3.618% | $251.5534 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.75 | 10.704% | $275.3762 | $275.38 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.48 | 11.177% | $264.0231 | $264.02 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.63 | 13.514% | $184.6078 | $184.61 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.49 | 6.144% | $255.2657 | $255.27 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.85 | 6.206% | $135.7844 | $135.78 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.92 | 4.689% | $168.4655 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,420.89 | $1,535.0761 | $1,535.08 | $1,535.05 | $1,535.20 | |