| 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 | $240.30 | 6.566% | $256.0781 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.59 | 11.302% | $91.9243 | $91.92 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.72 | 9.220% | $262.9144 | $262.91 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.88 | 8.195% | $175.1461 | $175.15 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.89 | 4.285% | $85.399 | $85.40 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.52 | 12.464% | $279.4955 | $279.50 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.46 | 8.579% | $177.4832 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.36 | $1,328.4406 | $1,328.44 | $1,328.45 | $1,328.40 | |