| 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 | $242.33 | 5.804% | $256.3948 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.68 | 6.709% | $27.4029 | $27.40 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.98 | 9.614% | $231.2636 | $231.26 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.90 | 11.828% | $97.1785 | $97.18 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.35 | 5.189% | $137.1139 | $137.11 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.31 | 10.861% | $268.6273 | $268.63 | $268.65 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.51 | 3.612% | $223.2942 | $223.29 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.06 | $1,241.2752 | $1,241.26 | $1,241.30 | $1,241.30 | |