| 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 | $238.31 | 7.435% | $256.0283 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.26 | 5.168% | $108.5965 | $108.60 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.30 | 13.103% | $150.7663 | $150.77 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.29 | 13.834% | $279.2234 | $279.22 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.40 | 5.640% | $214.8718 | $214.87 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.66 | 8.450% | $143.8698 | $143.87 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.71 | 7.653% | $108.4173 | $108.42 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.93 | $1,261.7734 | $1,261.78 | $1,261.70 | $1,261.80 | |