| 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 | $244.86 | 4.617% | $256.1652 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.27 | 12.279% | $179.9496 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.74 | 12.754% | $259.041 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.58 | 13.626% | $184.7332 | $184.73 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.69 | 9.619% | $273.7077 | $273.71 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.81 | 8.442% | $175.47 | $175.47 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.56 | 3.768% | $208.1171 | $208.12 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,409.51 | $1,537.1838 | $1,537.19 | $1,537.15 | $1,537.10 | |