| 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 | $247.27 | 3.548% | $256.0431 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.73 | 12.842% | $172.3436 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.94 | 11.583% | $184.045 | $184.05 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.75 | 13.348% | $106.2638 | $106.26 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.76 | 10.270% | $257.7672 | $257.77 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.44 | 5.130% | $142.3881 | $142.39 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.72 | 9.356% | $47.8104 | $47.81 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.61 | $1,166.6612 | $1,166.66 | $1,166.65 | $1,166.60 | |