| 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 | $242.59 | 5.639% | $256.2697 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.67 | 3.839% | $253.0245 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.81 | 3.105% | $127.6543 | $127.65 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.89 | 10.554% | $241.9917 | $241.99 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.27 | 12.376% | $253.1494 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.34 | 12.345% | $130.7022 | $130.70 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.86 | 12.128% | $79.4539 | $79.45 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,241.43 | $1,342.2457 | $1,342.23 | $1,342.20 | $1,342.30 | |