| 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 | $242.93 | 5.236% | $255.6498 | $255.65 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.37 | 12.214% | $46.4229 | $46.42 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.86 | 11.430% | $212.6753 | $212.68 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.99 | 5.755% | $229.4778 | $229.48 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.51 | 12.482% | $23.0701 | $23.07 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.74 | 6.516% | $144.5848 | $144.58 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.56 | 7.513% | $15.6539 | $15.65 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.96 | $927.5346 | $927.53 | $927.55 | $927.60 | |