| 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 | $239.85 | 6.836% | $256.2461 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.85 | 11.151% | $265.4842 | $265.48 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.59 | 13.810% | $162.2817 | $162.28 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.41 | 5.133% | $60.3569 | $60.36 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.43 | 5.612% | $157.816 | $157.82 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.63 | 10.265% | $249.8936 | $249.89 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.88 | 10.834% | $265.8686 | $265.87 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,294.64 | $1,417.9471 | $1,417.95 | $1,417.95 | $1,418.00 | |