| 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 | $245.48 | 5.548% | $259.0992 | $259.10 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.83 | 4.242% | $221.8582 | $221.86 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.96 | 13.274% | $267.2813 | $267.28 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.28 | 9.629% | $64.9881 | $64.99 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.40 | 8.404% | $27.5346 | $27.53 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.36 | 5.442% | $235.5153 | $235.52 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.34 | 12.427% | $171.2713 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.65 | $1,247.5480 | $1,247.55 | $1,247.55 | $1,247.60 | |