| 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 | $247.69 | 3.626% | $256.6712 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.57 | 12.143% | $191.2823 | $191.28 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.53 | 7.602% | $139.3769 | $139.38 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.26 | 10.603% | $186.1006 | $186.10 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.36 | 7.318% | $203.2174 | $203.22 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.86 | 12.750% | $261.4222 | $261.42 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.27 | 4.627% | $77.7065 | $77.71 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.54 | $1,315.7771 | $1,315.78 | $1,315.75 | $1,315.80 | |