| 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 | $246.88 | 3.775% | $256.1997 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.39 | 5.874% | $178.2812 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.54 | 10.778% | $246.5254 | $246.53 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.88 | 4.334% | $138.639 | $138.64 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.30 | 10.314% | $239.7123 | $239.71 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.74 | 13.350% | $264.9443 | $264.94 | $264.95 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.31 | 12.857% | $71.4498 | $71.45 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,285.04 | $1,395.7517 | $1,395.75 | $1,395.80 | $1,395.60 | |