| 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 | $246.96 | 3.321% | $255.1615 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.79 | 7.759% | $48.2653 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.84 | 9.810% | $176.6184 | $176.62 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.94 | 9.700% | $172.1632 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.27 | 5.748% | $143.0453 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.95 | 8.705% | $220.6168 | $220.62 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.25 | 4.705% | $139.5194 | $139.52 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.00 | $1,155.3899 | $1,155.40 | $1,155.30 | $1,155.40 | |