| 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 | $245.53 | 4.357% | $256.2277 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.68 | 4.317% | $189.5231 | $189.52 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.72 | 4.416% | $164.6849 | $164.68 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.45 | 3.434% | $98.7278 | $98.73 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.91 | 9.415% | $96.1867 | $96.19 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.26 | 4.827% | $231.9402 | $231.94 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.54 | 11.335% | $60.7221 | $60.72 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.09 | $1,098.0125 | $1,098.01 | $1,098.05 | $1,097.90 | |