| 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 | $245.91 | 4.430% | $256.8038 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.50 | 8.793% | $136.5352 | $136.54 | $136.55 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.73 | 9.683% | $143.3886 | $143.39 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.78 | 7.258% | $235.7316 | $235.73 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.58 | 9.344% | $68.4275 | $68.43 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.36 | 5.801% | $160.1404 | $160.14 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.47 | 7.736% | $176.116 | $176.12 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.33 | $1,177.1431 | $1,177.15 | $1,177.20 | $1,177.00 | |