| 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 | $244.89 | 4.761% | $256.5492 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.78 | 10.317% | $250.1769 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.72 | 11.318% | $277.9833 | $277.98 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.64 | 5.285% | $78.5847 | $78.58 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.89 | 13.335% | $234.4788 | $234.48 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.86 | 11.705% | $9.8971 | $9.90 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.85 | 6.571% | $68.0456 | $68.05 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.63 | $1,175.7156 | $1,175.72 | $1,175.80 | $1,175.70 | |