| 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 | $242.51 | 5.586% | $256.0566 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.28 | 6.284% | $185.2318 | $185.23 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.39 | 12.333% | $213.8708 | $213.87 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.96 | 7.418% | $90.1882 | $90.19 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.39 | 11.287% | $207.4278 | $207.43 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.40 | 8.147% | $96.6834 | $96.68 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.73 | 9.755% | $152.2631 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.66 | $1,201.7217 | $1,201.72 | $1,201.75 | $1,201.80 | |