| 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 | $236.98 | 8.248% | $256.5261 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.41 | 11.672% | $176.8996 | $176.90 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.46 | 5.760% | $187.6817 | $187.68 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.96 | 7.594% | $65.5893 | $65.59 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.37 | 8.815% | $219.1208 | $219.12 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.42 | 6.674% | $106.0553 | $106.06 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.26 | 10.257% | $266.006 | $266.01 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.86 | $1,277.8788 | $1,277.89 | $1,277.90 | $1,277.90 | |