| 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 | $242.99 | 5.676% | $256.7821 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.56 | 8.589% | $257.964 | $257.96 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.57 | 13.134% | $123.9609 | $123.96 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.39 | 4.244% | $151.5604 | $151.56 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.41 | 8.617% | $178.5772 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.51 | 9.784% | $169.6273 | $169.63 | $169.65 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.82 | 12.296% | $209.7914 | $209.79 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,241.25 | $1,348.2633 | $1,348.26 | $1,348.30 | $1,348.40 | |