| 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 | $242.67 | 5.305% | $255.5436 | $255.54 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.33 | 5.812% | $60.662 | $60.66 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.42 | 10.836% | $205.5121 | $205.51 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.33 | 11.469% | $47.1848 | $47.18 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.43 | 7.412% | $190.5811 | $190.58 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.84 | 3.845% | $244.908 | $244.91 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.63 | 6.624% | $181.9325 | $181.93 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.65 | $1,186.3241 | $1,186.31 | $1,186.35 | $1,186.30 | |