| 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 | $238.42 | 7.645% | $256.6472 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.40 | 12.371% | $22.9237 | $22.92 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.75 | 3.432% | $48.3545 | $48.35 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.41 | 11.785% | $247.5032 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.91 | 7.115% | $252.695 | $252.70 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.36 | 12.847% | $54.5728 | $54.57 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.44 | 13.124% | $260.6829 | $260.68 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.69 | $1,143.3793 | $1,143.37 | $1,143.35 | $1,143.40 | |