| 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 | $242.67 | 5.590% | $256.2353 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.31 | 12.712% | $159.2733 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.47 | 13.266% | $245.1869 | $245.19 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.72 | 6.634% | $80.7433 | $80.74 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.77 | 5.606% | $176.1191 | $176.12 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.76 | 12.214% | $172.5402 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.53 | 4.497% | $40.2627 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.23 | $1,130.3608 | $1,130.36 | $1,130.35 | $1,130.30 | |