| 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 | $245.64 | 4.225% | $256.0183 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.62 | 13.586% | $257.4086 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.94 | 9.411% | $232.9798 | $232.98 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.61 | 12.399% | $60.2571 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.93 | 5.376% | $101.0872 | $101.09 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.56 | 6.866% | $261.3515 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.28 | 6.679% | $249.9276 | $249.93 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,313.58 | $1,419.0301 | $1,419.04 | $1,419.05 | $1,419.10 | |