| 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 | $240.29 | 6.556% | $256.0434 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.52 | 7.129% | $194.4606 | $194.46 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.45 | 13.626% | $128.9087 | $128.91 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.71 | 5.732% | $180.4951 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.45 | 9.512% | $160.3803 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.68 | 13.732% | $8.7346 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.65 | 12.591% | $225.9138 | $225.91 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.75 | $1,154.9365 | $1,154.93 | $1,154.95 | $1,154.90 | |