| 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 | $242.77 | 5.590% | $256.3408 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.55 | 4.847% | $11.0614 | $11.06 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.41 | 10.210% | $258.3433 | $258.34 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.25 | 7.809% | $31.5341 | $31.53 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.25 | 9.867% | $254.0674 | $254.07 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.47 | 4.771% | $180.6985 | $180.70 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.53 | 6.401% | $50.5724 | $50.57 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.23 | $1,042.6179 | $1,042.61 | $1,042.60 | $1,042.60 | |