| 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 | $242.28 | 5.576% | $255.7895 | $255.79 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.47 | 9.410% | $93.5127 | $93.51 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.78 | 5.818% | $248.4395 | $248.44 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.31 | 9.371% | $127.2094 | $127.21 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.36 | 11.449% | $263.4209 | $263.42 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.71 | 4.161% | $17.4053 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.96 | 12.690% | $212.939 | $212.94 | $212.95 | $212.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.87 | $1,218.7163 | $1,218.72 | $1,218.70 | $1,218.60 | |