| 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 | $242.79 | 5.621% | $256.4372 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.67 | 5.744% | $260.8387 | $260.84 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.86 | 11.317% | $163.4801 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.68 | 3.542% | $89.7502 | $89.75 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.36 | 5.630% | $142.9808 | $142.98 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.99 | 7.874% | $249.1782 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.92 | 3.486% | $90.9849 | $90.98 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.27 | $1,253.6501 | $1,253.65 | $1,253.75 | $1,253.70 | |