| 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 | $233.77 | 5.475% | $246.5689 | $246.57 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.46 | 7.500% | $52.0945 | $52.09 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.96 | 9.783% | $80.0977 | $80.10 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.26 | 9.504% | $239.0034 | $239.00 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.87 | 13.434% | $243.7356 | $243.74 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.83 | 6.518% | $257.5925 | $257.59 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.78 | 6.243% | $136.8197 | $136.82 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.93 | $1,255.9123 | $1,255.91 | $1,255.90 | $1,255.90 | |