| 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 | $241.55 | 5.685% | $255.2821 | $255.28 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.94 | 10.324% | $42.9602 | $42.96 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.95 | 8.628% | $163.974 | $163.97 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.47 | 10.699% | $206.4204 | $206.42 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.39 | 13.586% | $204.8978 | $204.90 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.42 | 5.596% | $102.8716 | $102.87 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.54 | 4.772% | $222.6824 | $222.68 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.26 | $1,199.0885 | $1,199.08 | $1,199.05 | $1,199.20 | |