| 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 | $165.95 | 5.723% | $175.4473 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.55 | 4.331% | $217.5823 | $217.58 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.72 | 5.444% | $255.9337 | $255.93 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.39 | 6.400% | $213.215 | $213.22 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.61 | 13.732% | $260.0027 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.81 | 4.242% | $114.4681 | $114.47 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.61 | 5.231% | $67.9897 | $67.99 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.64 | $1,304.6388 | $1,304.64 | $1,304.65 | $1,304.60 | |