| 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 | $247.69 | 3.515% | $256.3963 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.34 | 8.723% | $247.1709 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.64 | 13.486% | $148.2581 | $148.26 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.41 | 3.763% | $95.8874 | $95.89 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.96 | 13.312% | $50.9451 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.68 | 5.273% | $253.3711 | $253.37 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.44 | 5.247% | $39.4045 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.16 | $1,091.4334 | $1,091.44 | $1,091.40 | $1,091.50 | |