| 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 | $242.96 | 5.266% | $255.7543 | $255.75 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.36 | 11.632% | $135.4766 | $135.48 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.56 | 8.627% | $157.0312 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.89 | 6.758% | $119.4515 | $119.45 | $119.45 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.92 | 6.683% | $185.5431 | $185.54 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.74 | 4.739% | $179.8788 | $179.88 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.87 | 13.684% | $108.9889 | $108.99 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.30 | $1,142.1244 | $1,142.12 | $1,142.20 | $1,142.20 | |