| 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 | $243.36 | 5.254% | $256.1461 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.89 | 6.488% | $54.1917 | $54.19 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.59 | 9.656% | $221.0555 | $221.06 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.44 | 10.189% | $167.9721 | $167.97 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.43 | 11.724% | $107.7355 | $107.74 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.55 | 10.415% | $71.2729 | $71.27 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.59 | 5.764% | $260.8034 | $260.80 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.85 | $1,139.1772 | $1,139.18 | $1,139.15 | $1,139.20 | |