| 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 | $245.70 | 4.410% | $256.5354 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.92 | 9.785% | $153.6112 | $153.61 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.94 | 12.769% | $154.4259 | $154.43 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.52 | 6.765% | $77.426 | $77.43 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.59 | 7.743% | $220.4314 | $220.43 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.64 | 4.224% | $218.4952 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.51 | 11.609% | $228.2516 | $228.25 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,213.82 | $1,309.1767 | $1,309.19 | $1,309.25 | $1,309.10 | |