| 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 | $243.70 | 5.176% | $256.3139 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.30 | 5.777% | $118.7876 | $118.79 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.31 | 4.375% | $142.2736 | $142.27 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.77 | 11.285% | $134.3989 | $134.40 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.66 | 5.826% | $243.04 | $243.04 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.89 | 4.693% | $70.0291 | $70.03 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.65 | 7.623% | $253.6136 | $253.61 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.28 | $1,218.4567 | $1,218.45 | $1,218.45 | $1,218.40 | |