| 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 | $240.86 | 6.612% | $256.7857 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.44 | 13.333% | $135.3649 | $135.36 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.44 | 6.639% | $76.1829 | $76.18 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.25 | 11.709% | $161.1402 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.52 | 8.502% | $138.3618 | $138.36 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.36 | 6.650% | $159.2924 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.60 | 9.176% | $262.6775 | $262.68 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.47 | $1,189.8054 | $1,189.80 | $1,189.85 | $1,189.90 | |