| 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 | $238.70 | 7.301% | $256.1275 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.91 | 4.134% | $192.5542 | $192.55 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.33 | 4.475% | $219.7423 | $219.74 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.92 | 7.852% | $20.4056 | $20.41 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.88 | 9.217% | $65.3991 | $65.40 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.50 | 13.288% | $276.9892 | $276.99 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.87 | 8.112% | $227.9758 | $227.98 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.11 | $1,259.1937 | $1,259.20 | $1,259.25 | $1,259.20 | |