| 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 | $242.56 | 5.184% | $255.1343 | $255.13 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.94 | 12.182% | $161.4748 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.80 | 8.134% | $199.8316 | $199.83 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.50 | 11.507% | $229.1469 | $229.15 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.89 | 4.577% | $252.9613 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.33 | 12.394% | $186.9449 | $186.94 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.84 | 3.701% | $206.1991 | $206.20 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,383.86 | $1,491.6929 | $1,491.68 | $1,491.70 | $1,491.60 | |