| 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 | $243.41 | 5.115% | $255.8604 | $255.86 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.58 | 8.259% | $192.2463 | $192.25 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.60 | 6.203% | $133.391 | $133.39 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.34 | 7.694% | $74.675 | $74.68 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.29 | 5.252% | $253.9626 | $253.96 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.36 | 5.415% | $202.7763 | $202.78 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.99 | 8.263% | $152.64 | $152.64 | $152.65 | $152.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.57 | $1,265.5516 | $1,265.56 | $1,265.60 | $1,265.60 | |