| 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 | $242.75 | 5.527% | $256.1668 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.56 | 13.745% | $145.0931 | $145.09 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.82 | 12.482% | $49.2896 | $49.29 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.69 | 7.217% | $207.6686 | $207.67 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.75 | 4.718% | $66.7577 | $66.76 | $66.75 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.92 | 12.867% | $106.0047 | $106.00 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.78 | 3.586% | $252.522 | $252.52 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.27 | $1,083.5025 | $1,083.50 | $1,083.45 | $1,083.60 | |