| 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 | $246.32 | 3.785% | $255.6432 | $255.64 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.55 | 7.223% | $245.0582 | $245.06 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.36 | 6.141% | $258.3047 | $258.30 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.28 | 5.241% | $8.714 | $8.71 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.60 | 10.853% | $257.8441 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.83 | 3.357% | $16.3614 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.63 | 6.146% | $67.5407 | $67.54 | $67.55 | $67.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.57 | $1,109.4663 | $1,109.45 | $1,109.45 | $1,109.40 | |