| 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 | $160.64 | 6.592% | $171.2294 | $171.23 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.34 | 6.111% | $48.1107 | $48.11 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.38 | 8.348% | $264.7808 | $264.78 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.69 | 10.521% | $206.3317 | $206.33 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.39 | 3.767% | $257.7469 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.81 | 7.793% | $230.4722 | $230.47 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.60 | 5.205% | $76.3788 | $76.38 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.85 | $1,255.0505 | $1,255.05 | $1,255.10 | $1,255.00 | |