| 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 | $242.96 | 5.609% | $256.5876 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.99 | 6.345% | $191.4104 | $191.41 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.55 | 7.163% | $172.0502 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.68 | 9.496% | $100.3859 | $100.39 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.87 | 6.220% | $260.1009 | $260.10 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.79 | 12.678% | $248.7818 | $248.78 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.62 | 11.631% | $261.9087 | $261.91 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,375.46 | $1,491.2255 | $1,491.23 | $1,491.25 | $1,491.30 | |