| 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 | $242.56 | 5.342% | $255.5176 | $255.52 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.48 | 10.118% | $115.0513 | $115.05 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.33 | 13.519% | $278.4962 | $278.50 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.35 | 11.292% | $179.5696 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.69 | 4.246% | $227.9756 | $227.98 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.81 | 7.430% | $214.6559 | $214.66 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.89 | 11.805% | $188.8275 | $188.83 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,341.11 | $1,460.0937 | $1,460.11 | $1,460.10 | $1,460.20 | |