| 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 | $246.60 | 3.502% | $255.2359 | $255.24 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.59 | 13.617% | $132.4661 | $132.47 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.87 | 5.330% | $203.15 | $203.15 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.98 | 3.783% | $95.4596 | $95.46 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.36 | 10.350% | $78.7458 | $78.75 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.26 | 8.549% | $269.4837 | $269.48 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.45 | 10.394% | $181.5429 | $181.54 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.11 | $1,216.0840 | $1,216.09 | $1,216.10 | $1,216.10 | |