| 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 | $245.25 | 4.574% | $256.4677 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.52 | 13.682% | $30.1485 | $30.15 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.47 | 10.209% | $149.3001 | $149.30 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.95 | 3.753% | $140.0147 | $140.01 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.35 | 4.739% | $66.3522 | $66.35 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.52 | 13.524% | $143.6306 | $143.63 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.65 | 5.380% | $255.7046 | $255.70 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.71 | $1,041.6184 | $1,041.61 | $1,041.60 | $1,041.60 | |