| 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 | $244.70 | 4.397% | $255.4595 | $255.46 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.40 | 8.482% | $149.0543 | $149.05 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.94 | 6.778% | $67.2061 | $67.21 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.57 | 9.836% | $181.8555 | $181.86 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.77 | 3.453% | $161.1487 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.28 | 10.245% | $80.7875 | $80.79 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.41 | 5.855% | $247.0762 | $247.08 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.07 | $1,142.5878 | $1,142.60 | $1,142.60 | $1,142.70 | |