| 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 | $157.86 | 10.410% | $174.2932 | $174.29 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.72 | 9.710% | $270.6765 | $270.68 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.44 | 7.190% | $256.6557 | $256.66 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.84 | 10.298% | $17.4712 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.73 | 8.174% | $229.0368 | $229.04 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.91 | 5.716% | $66.5059 | $66.51 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.48 | 3.144% | $241.8521 | $241.85 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.98 | $1,256.4914 | $1,256.50 | $1,256.50 | $1,256.60 | |