| 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 | $245.91 | 4.416% | $256.7694 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.33 | 10.586% | $84.4103 | $84.41 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.37 | 9.805% | $199.1533 | $199.15 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.83 | 13.528% | $189.3988 | $189.40 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.70 | 7.181% | $167.9526 | $167.95 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.79 | 9.177% | $203.9317 | $203.93 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.29 | 7.136% | $182.4419 | $182.44 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.22 | $1,284.0580 | $1,284.05 | $1,284.05 | $1,284.10 | |