| 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 | $245.64 | 4.520% | $256.7429 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.43 | 6.756% | $125.3636 | $125.36 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.51 | 10.724% | $63.6774 | $63.68 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.27 | 8.538% | $125.1118 | $125.11 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.67 | 5.390% | $164.0606 | $164.06 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.85 | 6.188% | $158.0608 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.86 | 4.638% | $197.6193 | $197.62 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.23 | $1,090.6364 | $1,090.63 | $1,090.60 | $1,090.70 | |