| 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 | $240.38 | 6.747% | $256.5984 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.85 | 9.369% | $103.7365 | $103.74 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.37 | 9.556% | $232.6641 | $232.66 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.38 | 11.735% | $229.4813 | $229.48 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.86 | 8.718% | $135.7453 | $135.75 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.28 | 8.394% | $270.2046 | $270.20 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.42 | 9.422% | $124.1064 | $124.11 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.54 | $1,352.5366 | $1,352.54 | $1,352.55 | $1,352.50 | |