| 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 | $242.26 | 5.436% | $255.4293 | $255.43 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.81 | 13.439% | $154.0615 | $154.06 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.53 | 13.481% | $158.34 | $158.34 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.27 | 3.153% | $24.0037 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.82 | 3.580% | $163.47 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.71 | 8.450% | $201.4025 | $201.40 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.35 | 11.233% | $111.6223 | $111.62 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.75 | $1,068.3293 | $1,068.32 | $1,068.30 | $1,068.30 | |