| 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 | $245.96 | 4.179% | $256.2387 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.88 | 10.125% | $83.5629 | $83.56 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.31 | 9.401% | $272.7476 | $272.75 | $272.75 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.50 | 11.844% | $27.4018 | $27.40 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.32 | 5.420% | $209.0689 | $209.07 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.97 | 8.711% | $139.1175 | $139.12 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.92 | 3.415% | $163.313 | $163.31 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.86 | $1,151.4504 | $1,151.45 | $1,151.40 | $1,151.40 | |