| 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 | $244.34 | 4.825% | $256.1294 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.47 | 10.153% | $76.5233 | $76.52 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.74 | 13.290% | $264.804 | $264.80 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.61 | 10.616% | $120.14 | $120.14 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.36 | 10.609% | $253.6928 | $253.69 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.28 | 7.410% | $160.3416 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.47 | 5.489% | $82.7772 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.27 | $1,214.4083 | $1,214.40 | $1,214.45 | $1,214.30 | |