| 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 | $240.70 | 6.514% | $256.3792 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.91 | 12.505% | $174.2815 | $174.28 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.34 | 11.301% | $174.008 | $174.01 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.34 | 9.361% | $192.8472 | $192.85 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.81 | 13.789% | $255.8091 | $255.81 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.46 | 8.677% | $107.0034 | $107.00 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.74 | 11.189% | $11.9417 | $11.94 | $11.95 | $11.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.30 | $1,172.2701 | $1,172.27 | $1,172.30 | $1,172.20 | |