| 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 | $240.54 | 6.767% | $256.8173 | $256.82 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.71 | 5.728% | $179.431 | $179.43 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.65 | 8.536% | $122.2658 | $122.27 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.61 | 12.294% | $246.6089 | $246.61 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.79 | 10.195% | $33.929 | $33.93 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.78 | 12.872% | $180.3469 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.90 | 10.451% | $237.3592 | $237.36 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.98 | $1,256.7581 | $1,256.77 | $1,256.75 | $1,256.70 | |