| 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 | $239.48 | 7.302% | $256.9668 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.83 | 13.698% | $244.2574 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.49 | 9.218% | $251.7366 | $251.74 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.90 | 10.267% | $37.3805 | $37.38 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.34 | 12.126% | $45.2316 | $45.23 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.58 | 13.202% | $60.6536 | $60.65 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.54 | 13.852% | $144.0683 | $144.07 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.16 | $1,040.2948 | $1,040.30 | $1,040.30 | $1,040.40 | |