| 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 | $241.48 | 5.859% | $255.6283 | $255.63 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.96 | 4.816% | $226.3606 | $226.36 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.69 | 10.225% | $158.3823 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.34 | 5.398% | $60.4352 | $60.44 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.84 | 6.873% | $159.0698 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.70 | 13.825% | $139.6633 | $139.66 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.64 | 11.182% | $216.4046 | $216.40 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.65 | $1,215.9441 | $1,215.94 | $1,215.95 | $1,216.00 | |