| 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 | $240.35 | 6.598% | $256.2083 | $256.21 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.37 | 9.596% | $44.2439 | $44.24 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.35 | 5.505% | $180.7828 | $180.78 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.37 | 10.157% | $78.6191 | $78.62 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.63 | 7.788% | $258.2924 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.80 | 11.304% | $93.2728 | $93.27 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.38 | 11.786% | $245.2361 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.25 | $1,156.6554 | $1,156.65 | $1,156.65 | $1,156.60 | |