| 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 | $246.83 | 5.162% | $259.5714 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.56 | 13.547% | $72.1705 | $72.17 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.29 | 12.620% | $210.926 | $210.93 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.63 | 5.723% | $153.9644 | $153.96 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.55 | 7.514% | $75.8511 | $75.85 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.70 | 4.209% | $154.9588 | $154.96 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.62 | 10.565% | $250.5624 | $250.56 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.18 | $1,178.0046 | $1,178.00 | $1,177.95 | $1,178.20 | |