| 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 | $243.36 | 5.310% | $256.2824 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.51 | 3.537% | $195.1776 | $195.18 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.72 | 9.723% | $185.1246 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.42 | 12.381% | $179.1578 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.82 | 10.521% | $55.0616 | $55.06 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.54 | 11.206% | $97.3497 | $97.35 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.93 | 3.825% | $154.6266 | $154.63 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.30 | $1,122.7803 | $1,122.78 | $1,122.80 | $1,122.80 | |