| 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 | $242.43 | 5.379% | $255.4703 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.94 | 6.691% | $30.8764 | $30.88 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.26 | 6.872% | $30.202 | $30.20 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.29 | 3.682% | $51.1049 | $51.10 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.74 | 12.490% | $131.3208 | $131.32 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.34 | 5.712% | $63.7866 | $63.79 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.56 | 8.334% | $183.6911 | $183.69 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.56 | $746.4521 | $746.45 | $746.45 | $746.50 | |