| 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 | $244.80 | 4.720% | $256.3546 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.60 | 13.583% | $136.9811 | $136.98 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.75 | 11.655% | $223.0309 | $223.03 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.56 | 8.229% | $175.9371 | $175.94 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.48 | 5.804% | $35.4232 | $35.42 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.86 | 6.248% | $118.849 | $118.85 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.81 | 8.318% | $125.4431 | $125.44 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.86 | $1,072.0190 | $1,072.01 | $1,072.05 | $1,071.90 | |