| 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 | $241.38 | 6.387% | $256.7969 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.49 | 8.628% | $257.9806 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.70 | 7.200% | $220.5104 | $220.51 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.68 | 3.728% | $174.9684 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.37 | 7.378% | $29.3894 | $29.39 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.79 | 3.126% | $32.7838 | $32.78 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.92 | 6.110% | $164.3856 | $164.39 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.33 | $1,136.8151 | $1,136.82 | $1,136.85 | $1,136.90 | |