| 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 | $238.61 | 7.597% | $256.7372 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.30 | 13.847% | $198.4353 | $198.44 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.76 | 9.359% | $110.1901 | $110.19 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.39 | 6.794% | $146.7243 | $146.72 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.52 | 13.689% | $277.9923 | $277.99 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.51 | 6.442% | $252.8104 | $252.81 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.85 | 7.478% | $126.6628 | $126.66 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.94 | $1,369.5524 | $1,369.55 | $1,369.55 | $1,369.50 | |