| 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 | $242.87 | 5.531% | $256.3031 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.31 | 11.730% | $190.2874 | $190.29 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.63 | 13.249% | $153.5996 | $153.60 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.87 | 12.202% | $276.9931 | $276.99 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.43 | 9.701% | $53.1282 | $53.13 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.72 | 8.384% | $83.1522 | $83.15 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.45 | 12.795% | $151.6529 | $151.65 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.28 | $1,165.1165 | $1,165.11 | $1,165.15 | $1,165.20 | |