| 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 | $242.83 | 5.528% | $256.2536 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.96 | 12.236% | $62.8073 | $62.81 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.62 | 8.510% | $229.6289 | $229.63 | $229.65 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.61 | 7.656% | $223.5046 | $223.50 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.83 | 10.843% | $148.3412 | $148.34 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.44 | 9.543% | $259.0035 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.36 | 3.119% | $5.5272 | $5.53 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.65 | $1,185.0663 | $1,185.06 | $1,185.10 | $1,185.00 | |