| 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 | $243.91 | 5.271% | $256.7665 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.54 | 3.706% | $166.4896 | $166.49 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.74 | 12.703% | $142.8398 | $142.84 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.71 | 13.218% | $244.2225 | $244.22 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.41 | 3.318% | $39.6844 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.84 | 4.278% | $202.1325 | $202.13 | $202.15 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.85 | 4.612% | $170.3606 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.00 | $1,222.4959 | $1,222.49 | $1,222.50 | $1,222.50 | |