| 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 | $243.40 | 5.256% | $256.1931 | $256.19 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.35 | 6.580% | $228.4542 | $228.45 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.43 | 5.760% | $211.9748 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.35 | 10.425% | $172.6495 | $172.65 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.52 | 13.277% | $65.1569 | $65.16 | $65.15 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.80 | 9.235% | $183.2963 | $183.30 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.59 | 9.859% | $175.324 | $175.32 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.44 | $1,293.0488 | $1,293.04 | $1,293.00 | $1,293.10 | |