| 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 | $242.75 | 5.739% | $256.6814 | $256.68 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.96 | 3.261% | $246.7525 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.98 | 8.438% | $185.4073 | $185.41 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.80 | 13.447% | $24.7314 | $24.73 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.97 | 7.125% | $187.4366 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.28 | 8.577% | $162.0837 | $162.08 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.89 | 11.271% | $81.1054 | $81.11 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.63 | $1,144.1983 | $1,144.20 | $1,144.25 | $1,144.20 | |