| 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 | $242.77 | 5.543% | $256.2267 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.32 | 12.826% | $241.8087 | $241.81 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.74 | 13.554% | $205.2375 | $205.24 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.99 | 4.515% | $180.8005 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.28 | 11.579% | $163.2178 | $163.22 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.46 | 6.810% | $116.9142 | $116.91 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.90 | 12.848% | $64.2105 | $64.21 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.46 | $1,228.4159 | $1,228.42 | $1,228.40 | $1,228.30 | |