| 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 | $245.58 | 4.404% | $256.3953 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.31 | 5.753% | $145.2094 | $145.21 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.58 | 3.636% | $104.2371 | $104.24 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.41 | 7.598% | $181.2058 | $181.21 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.45 | 8.374% | $245.4129 | $245.41 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.51 | 7.444% | $144.5229 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.38 | 13.175% | $150.9528 | $150.95 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.22 | $1,227.9362 | $1,227.94 | $1,227.90 | $1,227.90 | |