| 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 | $238.60 | 7.346% | $256.1276 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.29 | 6.803% | $164.7863 | $164.79 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.97 | 9.127% | $130.9197 | $130.92 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.53 | 6.130% | $128.9798 | $128.98 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.29 | 7.708% | $255.5803 | $255.58 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.32 | 4.283% | $168.2293 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.56 | 4.677% | $142.9469 | $142.95 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.56 | $1,247.5699 | $1,247.58 | $1,247.65 | $1,247.50 | |