| 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 | $242.50 | 5.270% | $255.2798 | $255.28 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.41 | 13.128% | $33.2709 | $33.27 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.73 | 4.567% | $26.9051 | $26.91 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.93 | 3.731% | $13.4124 | $13.41 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.33 | 7.333% | $102.3205 | $102.32 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.37 | 10.155% | $76.4145 | $76.41 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.40 | 6.762% | $79.4309 | $79.43 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.67 | $587.0341 | $587.03 | $587.00 | $587.00 | |