| 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 | $244.51 | 8.575% | $265.4767 | $265.48 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.89 | 6.106% | $161.1644 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.43 | 13.696% | $131.2393 | $131.24 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.49 | 6.457% | $254.9539 | $254.95 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.37 | 12.392% | $175.7474 | $175.75 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.29 | 3.256% | $93.2298 | $93.23 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.74 | 8.652% | $196.3776 | $196.38 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.72 | $1,278.1891 | $1,278.19 | $1,278.25 | $1,278.20 | |