| 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 | $241.55 | 6.131% | $256.3594 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.59 | 4.494% | $206.4697 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.73 | 4.592% | $140.9168 | $140.92 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.81 | 8.789% | $261.9748 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.94 | 10.635% | $132.6956 | $132.70 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.47 | 6.273% | $73.8279 | $73.83 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.50 | 13.796% | $179.2287 | $179.23 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.59 | $1,251.4729 | $1,251.48 | $1,251.45 | $1,251.50 | |