| 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 | $241.30 | 6.388% | $256.7142 | $256.71 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.54 | 7.336% | $267.8463 | $267.85 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.83 | 7.230% | $38.4205 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.69 | 9.861% | $7.3497 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.76 | 13.650% | $232.7097 | $232.71 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.59 | 4.365% | $192.6474 | $192.65 | $192.65 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.79 | 8.349% | $151.4611 | $151.46 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.50 | $1,147.1489 | $1,147.15 | $1,147.10 | $1,147.00 | |