| 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 | $247.78 | 3.466% | $256.3681 | $256.37 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.99 | 6.331% | $178.6254 | $178.63 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.49 | 12.331% | $247.6786 | $247.68 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.57 | 11.485% | $113.2353 | $113.24 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.86 | 7.731% | $151.7499 | $151.75 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.55 | 12.748% | $183.2719 | $183.27 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.68 | 8.213% | $208.5048 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,233.92 | $1,339.4340 | $1,339.44 | $1,339.45 | $1,339.40 | |