| 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 | $242.73 | 5.490% | $256.0559 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.84 | 8.353% | $154.7714 | $154.77 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.35 | 6.754% | $216.0167 | $216.02 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.67 | 3.384% | $115.4489 | $115.45 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.69 | 11.334% | $109.8755 | $109.88 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.81 | 5.156% | $185.9263 | $185.93 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.56 | 13.708% | $239.4236 | $239.42 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.65 | $1,277.5183 | $1,277.53 | $1,277.50 | $1,277.50 | |