| 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 | $244.73 | 4.539% | $255.8383 | $255.84 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.41 | 5.480% | $247.2557 | $247.26 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.37 | 10.243% | $260.5814 | $260.58 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.96 | 6.495% | $170.3494 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.60 | 3.628% | $184.0433 | $184.04 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.30 | 11.720% | $255.0568 | $255.06 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.54 | 13.746% | $106.398 | $106.40 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,374.91 | $1,479.5229 | $1,479.53 | $1,479.55 | $1,479.50 | |