| 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 | $248.78 | 3.124% | $256.5519 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.58 | 6.579% | $172.2103 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.96 | 3.595% | $115.985 | $115.99 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.60 | 4.608% | $18.411 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.52 | 6.571% | $237.1418 | $237.14 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.52 | 8.612% | $265.5781 | $265.58 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.74 | 7.483% | $119.0267 | $119.03 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.70 | $1,184.9048 | $1,184.91 | $1,184.95 | $1,184.90 | |