| 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 | $240.39 | 6.595% | $256.2437 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.26 | 5.201% | $105.4745 | $105.47 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.68 | 13.825% | $128.258 | $128.26 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.92 | 3.418% | $217.0951 | $217.10 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.32 | 6.385% | $259.9198 | $259.92 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.93 | 3.302% | $137.3193 | $137.32 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.96 | 12.212% | $214.28 | $214.28 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.46 | $1,318.5904 | $1,318.59 | $1,318.55 | $1,318.60 | |