| 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 | $242.95 | 5.696% | $256.7884 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.90 | 9.864% | $181.1657 | $181.17 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.97 | 7.374% | $208.2733 | $208.27 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.76 | 13.229% | $171.8363 | $171.84 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.29 | 5.423% | $237.5075 | $237.51 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.26 | 5.782% | $161.0637 | $161.06 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.40 | 7.579% | $123.0704 | $123.07 | $123.05 | $123.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,245.53 | $1,339.7053 | $1,339.71 | $1,339.65 | $1,339.80 | |