| 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 | $248.45 | 3.179% | $256.3482 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.94 | 9.512% | $243.0509 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.60 | 8.869% | $22.427 | $22.43 | $22.45 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.73 | 7.650% | $82.5998 | $82.60 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.59 | 8.492% | $227.3884 | $227.39 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.25 | 13.666% | $257.1693 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.38 | 13.797% | $8.3982 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.94 | $1,097.3818 | $1,097.39 | $1,097.40 | $1,097.40 | |