| 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 | $243.34 | 5.385% | $256.4439 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.32 | 11.763% | $235.0599 | $235.06 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.68 | 7.827% | $150.6128 | $150.61 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.70 | 12.783% | $105.6777 | $105.68 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.42 | 3.509% | $244.716 | $244.72 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.55 | 9.683% | $192.5485 | $192.55 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.41 | 13.676% | $70.9452 | $70.95 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.42 | $1,256.0040 | $1,256.01 | $1,256.00 | $1,255.90 | |