| 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 | $238.78 | 7.534% | $256.7697 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.40 | 4.464% | $148.7567 | $148.76 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.69 | 3.335% | $52.3805 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.79 | 8.253% | $136.1714 | $136.17 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.65 | 7.497% | $63.047 | $63.05 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.82 | 12.109% | $241.9536 | $241.95 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.90 | 12.759% | $279.5296 | $279.53 | $279.55 | $279.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.03 | $1,178.6085 | $1,178.61 | $1,178.60 | $1,178.70 | |