| 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 | $241.37 | 6.124% | $256.1515 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.83 | 5.390% | $259.0802 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.81 | 9.659% | $179.6324 | $179.63 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.43 | 5.438% | $28.9216 | $28.92 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.80 | 12.824% | $102.4442 | $102.44 | $102.45 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.62 | 7.173% | $102.4788 | $102.48 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.76 | 5.753% | $72.7158 | $72.72 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.62 | $1,001.4245 | $1,001.42 | $1,001.45 | $1,001.40 | |