| 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 | $247.96 | 3.425% | $256.4526 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.44 | 6.790% | $169.1981 | $169.20 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.32 | 5.616% | $112.2909 | $112.29 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.53 | 9.274% | $48.6597 | $48.66 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.88 | 8.415% | $36.731 | $36.73 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.53 | 6.850% | $143.7453 | $143.75 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.77 | 9.607% | $257.3244 | $257.32 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.43 | $1,024.4020 | $1,024.40 | $1,024.40 | $1,024.40 | |