| 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 | $246.41 | 3.555% | $255.1699 | $255.17 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.48 | 6.319% | $171.6839 | $171.68 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.75 | 7.451% | $53.4569 | $53.46 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.51 | 9.405% | $155.9131 | $155.91 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.52 | 8.464% | $128.5515 | $128.55 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.71 | 6.357% | $260.2662 | $260.27 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.32 | 10.587% | $46.8004 | $46.80 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.70 | $1,071.8419 | $1,071.84 | $1,071.80 | $1,072.00 | |