| 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 | $242.81 | 5.689% | $256.6235 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.54 | 10.351% | $202.5382 | $202.54 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.35 | 12.468% | $179.2178 | $179.22 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.94 | 9.224% | $81.8525 | $81.85 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.60 | 8.466% | $215.4135 | $215.41 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.35 | 7.258% | $74.3834 | $74.38 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.82 | 7.831% | $164.7873 | $164.79 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.41 | $1,174.8162 | $1,174.81 | $1,174.80 | $1,174.80 | |