| 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 | $241.88 | 5.614% | $255.4591 | $255.46 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.45 | 10.325% | $197.9782 | $197.98 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.60 | 7.746% | $241.9975 | $242.00 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.59 | 8.746% | $127.8744 | $127.87 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.85 | 12.669% | $210.522 | $210.52 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.55 | 7.558% | $223.2366 | $223.24 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.51 | 10.501% | $267.976 | $267.98 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,400.43 | $1,525.0438 | $1,525.05 | $1,525.05 | $1,525.10 | |