| 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 | $240.52 | 5.835% | $254.5543 | $254.55 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.68 | 3.419% | $142.3873 | $142.39 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.83 | 13.472% | $151.8596 | $151.86 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.95 | 6.858% | $200.8396 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.94 | 6.427% | $266.0036 | $266.00 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.74 | 5.456% | $202.2013 | $202.20 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.44 | 6.298% | $45.1129 | $45.11 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.10 | $1,262.9586 | $1,262.95 | $1,262.95 | $1,263.00 | |