| 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 | $239.76 | 6.780% | $256.0157 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.60 | 5.179% | $184.6943 | $184.69 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.41 | 7.462% | $217.5138 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.78 | 12.460% | $183.0624 | $183.06 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.56 | 3.411% | $136.0475 | $136.05 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.83 | 12.470% | $101.0318 | $101.03 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.83 | 8.873% | $166.3906 | $166.39 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.77 | $1,244.7561 | $1,244.75 | $1,244.75 | $1,244.70 | |