| 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 | $242.93 | 5.450% | $256.1697 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.30 | 4.337% | $68.1321 | $68.13 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.46 | 10.220% | $224.2536 | $224.25 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.74 | 7.620% | $134.2452 | $134.25 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.52 | 5.742% | $159.1629 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.36 | 7.741% | $163.0768 | $163.08 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.64 | 12.396% | $259.2301 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.95 | $1,264.2704 | $1,264.27 | $1,264.30 | $1,264.30 | |