| 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 | $161.30 | 10.600% | $178.3978 | $178.40 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.53 | 8.438% | $150.2192 | $150.22 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.61 | 8.868% | $125.8623 | $125.86 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.71 | 7.237% | $245.2617 | $245.26 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.49 | 6.432% | $255.9583 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.59 | 7.183% | $236.435 | $236.44 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.52 | 6.279% | $49.441 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.75 | $1,241.5753 | $1,241.58 | $1,241.55 | $1,241.60 | |