| 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 | $240.58 | 6.464% | $256.1311 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.50 | 9.738% | $272.6989 | $272.70 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.84 | 11.593% | $254.2535 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.50 | 5.786% | $182.4809 | $182.48 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.43 | 8.609% | $244.8373 | $244.84 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.57 | 13.153% | $10.8287 | $10.83 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.76 | 12.592% | $121.3291 | $121.33 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,232.18 | $1,342.5595 | $1,342.56 | $1,342.65 | $1,342.50 | |