| 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 | $242.25 | 5.825% | $256.3611 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.34 | 12.666% | $39.8162 | $39.82 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.54 | 12.648% | $215.766 | $215.77 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.28 | 8.469% | $155.4144 | $155.41 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.62 | 12.791% | $221.7697 | $221.77 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.25 | 8.627% | $56.7576 | $56.76 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.25 | 4.391% | $126.5741 | $126.57 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.53 | $1,072.4591 | $1,072.46 | $1,072.35 | $1,072.60 | |