| 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 | $225.51 | 13.282% | $255.4622 | $255.46 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.90 | 3.133% | $159.753 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.98 | 6.681% | $197.3385 | $197.34 | $197.35 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.39 | 10.587% | $264.7342 | $264.73 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.42 | 9.456% | $78.1735 | $78.17 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.46 | 13.482% | $204.7896 | $204.79 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.82 | 5.440% | $258.1382 | $258.14 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.48 | $1,418.3892 | $1,418.38 | $1,418.40 | $1,418.40 | |