| 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 | $240.50 | 6.798% | $256.8492 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.48 | 8.289% | $94.7312 | $94.73 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.60 | 3.746% | $148.9793 | $148.98 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.95 | 4.461% | $236.0296 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.45 | 3.623% | $213.9297 | $213.93 | $213.95 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.52 | 3.756% | $20.2532 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.48 | 13.756% | $184.8307 | $184.83 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.98 | $1,155.6029 | $1,155.60 | $1,155.70 | $1,155.50 | |