| 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 | $242.26 | 5.529% | $255.6546 | $255.65 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.76 | 8.367% | $177.4618 | $177.46 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.95 | 5.834% | $72.9725 | $72.97 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.38 | 3.474% | $237.3487 | $237.35 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.86 | 4.270% | $38.4339 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.92 | 6.854% | $233.9248 | $233.92 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.87 | 8.575% | $15.0594 | $15.06 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.00 | $1,030.8557 | $1,030.84 | $1,030.80 | $1,030.90 | |