| 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 | $237.72 | 5.819% | $251.5529 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.89 | 11.421% | $255.0315 | $255.03 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.95 | 3.798% | $63.2649 | $63.26 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.78 | 9.389% | $178.0634 | $178.06 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.39 | 6.123% | $259.354 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.28 | 5.624% | $110.1447 | $110.14 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.46 | 12.743% | $197.8189 | $197.82 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.47 | $1,315.2303 | $1,315.21 | $1,315.20 | $1,315.30 | |