| 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 | $241.47 | 5.696% | $255.2241 | $255.22 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.89 | 5.775% | $209.3181 | $209.32 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.68 | 7.129% | $54.293 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.47 | 6.293% | $135.4917 | $135.49 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.91 | 8.653% | $255.2368 | $255.24 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.65 | 4.142% | $241.2449 | $241.24 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.68 | 12.849% | $135.0577 | $135.06 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.75 | $1,285.8663 | $1,285.86 | $1,285.85 | $1,285.80 | |