| 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 | $241.48 | 5.428% | $254.5875 | $254.59 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.74 | 4.184% | $244.5615 | $244.56 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.82 | 11.628% | $178.4039 | $178.40 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.93 | 9.615% | $19.654 | $19.65 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.87 | 10.104% | $147.3962 | $147.40 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.35 | 9.679% | $258.1295 | $258.13 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.72 | 5.439% | $175.7879 | $175.79 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.91 | $1,278.5205 | $1,278.52 | $1,278.55 | $1,278.60 | |