| 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 | $242.66 | 5.606% | $256.2635 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.50 | 6.451% | $145.3056 | $145.31 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.94 | 12.637% | $242.102 | $242.10 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.48 | 5.242% | $239.4045 | $239.40 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.37 | 4.584% | $52.679 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.68 | 5.603% | $235.1568 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.50 | 8.220% | $241.8717 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,318.13 | $1,412.7831 | $1,412.78 | $1,412.75 | $1,412.90 | |