| 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 | $242.90 | 5.494% | $256.2449 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.39 | 7.339% | $173.2344 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.48 | 13.166% | $207.637 | $207.64 | $207.65 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.30 | 7.863% | $245.1726 | $245.17 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.98 | 13.436% | $223.4462 | $223.45 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.28 | 7.771% | $196.445 | $196.45 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.80 | 13.708% | $8.8692 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.13 | $1,311.0493 | $1,311.05 | $1,311.05 | $1,310.90 | |