| 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 | $244.85 | 4.668% | $256.2796 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.78 | 13.718% | $132.7999 | $132.80 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.57 | 12.536% | $178.4483 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.93 | 9.141% | $90.5106 | $90.51 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.97 | 8.378% | $254.6558 | $254.66 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.39 | 8.660% | $204.7046 | $204.70 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.76 | 13.706% | $177.1085 | $177.11 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.25 | $1,294.5073 | $1,294.51 | $1,294.50 | $1,294.50 | |