| 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 | $245.27 | 4.681% | $256.7511 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.34 | 12.342% | $231.8065 | $231.81 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.68 | 10.749% | $238.8634 | $238.86 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.37 | 5.493% | $205.0467 | $205.05 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.98 | 4.221% | $117.7489 | $117.75 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.81 | 6.732% | $134.2795 | $134.28 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.74 | 5.492% | $245.5221 | $245.52 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,333.19 | $1,430.0182 | $1,430.02 | $1,430.00 | $1,430.00 | |