| 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 | $239.53 | 7.194% | $256.7618 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.36 | 13.290% | $279.1012 | $279.10 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.98 | 6.480% | $168.2171 | $168.22 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.49 | 3.405% | $37.7325 | $37.73 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.66 | 13.854% | $180.6408 | $180.64 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.73 | 3.178% | $113.2172 | $113.22 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.59 | 5.735% | $204.6924 | $204.69 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.34 | $1,240.3630 | $1,240.36 | $1,240.35 | $1,240.30 | |