| 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 | $242.93 | 5.436% | $256.1357 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.62 | 6.640% | $153.1564 | $153.16 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.87 | 13.114% | $133.3275 | $133.33 | $133.35 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.94 | 8.836% | $250.2575 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.46 | 5.857% | $115.8711 | $115.87 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.54 | 3.757% | $153.0831 | $153.08 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.82 | 13.197% | $176.3836 | $176.38 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.18 | $1,238.2149 | $1,238.22 | $1,238.25 | $1,238.30 | |