| 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 | $244.57 | 4.769% | $256.2335 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.59 | 12.698% | $176.4738 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.30 | 9.632% | $189.9923 | $189.99 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.37 | 4.670% | $69.4695 | $69.47 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.29 | 7.352% | $133.4278 | $133.43 | $133.45 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.80 | 4.618% | $198.565 | $198.57 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.55 | 5.130% | $109.9134 | $109.91 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.47 | $1,134.0753 | $1,134.07 | $1,134.05 | $1,134.10 | |