| 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 | $246.96 | 3.769% | $256.2679 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.70 | 7.324% | $265.8415 | $265.84 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.72 | 7.181% | $182.9794 | $182.98 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.38 | 11.601% | $186.7978 | $186.80 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.66 | 4.178% | $10.0636 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.29 | 6.309% | $19.4439 | $19.44 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.93 | 10.447% | $235.1748 | $235.17 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.64 | $1,156.5689 | $1,156.56 | $1,156.55 | $1,156.60 | |