| 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 | $241.82 | 5.549% | $255.2386 | $255.24 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.88 | 5.453% | $104.2719 | $104.27 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.80 | 12.601% | $137.148 | $137.15 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.52 | 6.245% | $156.7326 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.47 | 11.288% | $148.5361 | $148.54 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.88 | 12.212% | $112.0773 | $112.08 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.93 | 8.748% | $62.9977 | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.30 | $977.0022 | $977.01 | $977.05 | $976.90 | |