| 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 | $245.87 | 4.313% | $256.4744 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.45 | 7.788% | $265.6435 | $265.64 | $265.65 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.84 | 12.372% | $168.3782 | $168.38 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.81 | 12.558% | $264.2974 | $264.30 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.40 | 5.826% | $81.9093 | $81.91 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.75 | 3.633% | $218.4065 | $218.41 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.87 | 3.252% | $187.7844 | $187.78 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,346.99 | $1,442.8937 | $1,442.89 | $1,442.90 | $1,442.90 | |