| 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 | $239.81 | 6.856% | $256.2514 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.76 | 8.578% | $138.7193 | $138.72 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.61 | 12.532% | $137.9755 | $137.98 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.30 | 9.399% | $92.2234 | $92.22 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.26 | 7.843% | $143.7116 | $143.71 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.55 | 3.203% | $146.0838 | $146.08 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.55 | 8.350% | $127.3654 | $127.37 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.84 | $1,042.3304 | $1,042.33 | $1,042.30 | $1,042.40 | |