| 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 | $242.80 | 5.349% | $255.7874 | $255.79 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.66 | 6.430% | $208.2409 | $208.24 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.94 | 13.638% | $38.5687 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.69 | 13.484% | $147.1774 | $147.18 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.74 | 10.248% | $180.5201 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.61 | 9.160% | $139.2991 | $139.30 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.26 | 9.320% | $77.9014 | $77.90 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.70 | $1,047.4950 | $1,047.50 | $1,047.50 | $1,047.50 | |