| 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 | $242.25 | 5.840% | $256.3974 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.52 | 7.707% | $141.6562 | $141.66 | $141.65 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.61 | 13.381% | $275.0736 | $275.07 | $275.05 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.98 | 7.781% | $266.1975 | $266.20 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.56 | 12.629% | $107.6283 | $107.63 | $107.65 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.44 | 13.380% | $192.1111 | $192.11 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.76 | 4.311% | $41.4741 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.12 | $1,280.5382 | $1,280.54 | $1,280.50 | $1,280.60 | |