| 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 | $242.97 | 5.761% | $256.9675 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.97 | 6.701% | $249.6483 | $249.65 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.41 | 11.369% | $159.7143 | $159.71 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.55 | 12.636% | $240.5342 | $240.53 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.90 | 10.643% | $41.9337 | $41.93 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.77 | 9.347% | $18.3375 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.81 | 3.700% | $251.794 | $251.79 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.38 | $1,218.9295 | $1,218.92 | $1,218.95 | $1,218.80 | |