| 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 | $248.70 | 3.249% | $256.7803 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.45 | 11.647% | $248.3588 | $248.36 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.74 | 12.627% | $194.5519 | $194.55 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.68 | 12.669% | $282.4386 | $282.44 | $282.45 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.92 | 12.232% | $24.6013 | $24.60 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.54 | 9.145% | $73.7165 | $73.72 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.77 | 11.444% | $116.7599 | $116.76 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.80 | $1,197.2073 | $1,197.21 | $1,197.20 | $1,197.30 | |