| 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 | $224.84 | 7.606% | $241.9413 | $241.94 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.89 | 6.412% | $236.1176 | $236.12 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.97 | 8.757% | $191.3797 | $191.38 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.42 | 3.528% | $146.4093 | $146.41 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.55 | 6.145% | $257.4547 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.34 | 9.435% | $17.8817 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.33 | 7.657% | $165.0705 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.34 | $1,256.2548 | $1,256.25 | $1,256.25 | $1,256.30 | |