| 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 | $241.90 | 5.442% | $255.0642 | $255.06 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.47 | 5.736% | $20.5868 | $20.59 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.44 | 12.643% | $33.1621 | $33.16 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.28 | 12.471% | $148.7766 | $148.78 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.35 | 12.870% | $15.0681 | $15.07 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.62 | 9.834% | $107.22 | $107.22 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.78 | 4.837% | $191.6211 | $191.62 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.84 | $771.4989 | $771.50 | $771.45 | $771.60 | |