| 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 | $243.80 | 4.781% | $255.4561 | $255.46 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.68 | 5.574% | $240.3709 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.86 | 8.477% | $156.055 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.77 | 9.346% | $274.207 | $274.21 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.94 | 12.841% | $38.2982 | $38.30 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.48 | 11.524% | $110.9441 | $110.94 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.93 | 10.376% | $197.4958 | $197.50 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.46 | $1,272.8271 | $1,272.84 | $1,272.80 | $1,272.90 | |