| 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 | $236.42 | 8.350% | $256.1611 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.30 | 6.377% | $100.3135 | $100.31 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.69 | 9.188% | $141.6059 | $141.61 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.55 | 6.686% | $188.3541 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.69 | 8.216% | $259.3829 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.26 | 3.391% | $75.7442 | $75.74 | $75.75 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.42 | 13.614% | $123.1803 | $123.18 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.33 | $1,144.7420 | $1,144.73 | $1,144.75 | $1,144.80 | |