| 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 | $242.62 | 5.615% | $256.2431 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.66 | 6.583% | $73.1799 | $73.18 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.55 | 12.340% | $206.2001 | $206.20 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.76 | 5.600% | $258.4666 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.41 | 3.274% | $73.748 | $73.75 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.84 | 5.794% | $104.5668 | $104.57 | $104.55 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.43 | 12.830% | $174.2434 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.27 | $1,146.6479 | $1,146.65 | $1,146.65 | $1,146.60 | |