| 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 | 5.104% | $255.3607 | $255.36 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.72 | 7.408% | $174.7743 | $174.77 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.75 | 8.116% | $151.0921 | $151.09 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.28 | 4.262% | $15.9312 | $15.93 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.99 | 4.771% | $37.7071 | $37.71 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.51 | 13.389% | $86.7539 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.79 | 12.324% | $131.1832 | $131.18 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.00 | $852.8025 | $852.79 | $852.80 | $852.90 | |