| 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 | $242.82 | 5.594% | $256.4034 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.48 | 8.249% | $167.2231 | $167.22 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.65 | 13.663% | $131.4513 | $131.45 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.59 | 7.303% | $65.0149 | $65.01 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.32 | 6.693% | $228.6644 | $228.66 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.50 | 6.233% | $211.9348 | $211.93 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.84 | 7.857% | $247.8985 | $247.90 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.20 | $1,308.5904 | $1,308.57 | $1,308.55 | $1,308.60 | |