| 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 | $243.80 | 5.300% | $256.7214 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.67 | 6.458% | $197.6606 | $197.66 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.27 | 9.387% | $167.6575 | $167.66 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.46 | 7.646% | $31.7125 | $31.71 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.66 | 6.572% | $266.0677 | $266.07 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.86 | 6.339% | $206.1488 | $206.15 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.80 | 6.621% | $88.2822 | $88.28 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.52 | $1,214.2507 | $1,214.25 | $1,214.20 | $1,214.30 | |