| 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 | $242.54 | 5.618% | $256.1659 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.75 | 5.337% | $250.4387 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.63 | 4.248% | $184.1332 | $184.13 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.72 | 10.368% | $84.6743 | $84.67 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.55 | 11.133% | $99.5196 | $99.52 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.67 | 6.620% | $154.2472 | $154.25 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.80 | 9.511% | $138.8599 | $138.86 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.66 | $1,168.0388 | $1,168.04 | $1,168.00 | $1,168.00 | |