| 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 | $242.26 | 5.720% | $256.1173 | $256.12 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.95 | 6.546% | $134.1947 | $134.19 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.42 | 8.418% | $50.3276 | $50.33 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.81 | 13.613% | $75.9048 | $75.90 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.55 | 12.162% | $273.1706 | $273.17 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.82 | 11.133% | $78.7044 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.87 | 9.872% | $211.9101 | $211.91 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.68 | $1,080.3295 | $1,080.32 | $1,080.30 | $1,080.30 | |