| 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 | $240.51 | 6.128% | $255.2485 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.50 | 10.641% | $248.389 | $248.39 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.27 | 8.162% | $139.821 | $139.82 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.72 | 11.105% | $257.4525 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.90 | 10.776% | $173.8075 | $173.81 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.67 | 9.692% | $244.2512 | $244.25 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.75 | 9.579% | $96.1556 | $96.16 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,293.32 | $1,415.1253 | $1,415.13 | $1,415.10 | $1,415.20 | |