| 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 | $242.68 | 6.255% | $257.8596 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.56 | 12.147% | $180.0632 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.46 | 10.680% | $137.7523 | $137.75 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.72 | 8.307% | $157.825 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.90 | 4.677% | $256.354 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.31 | 4.152% | $18.0287 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.66 | 9.687% | $261.779 | $261.78 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.29 | $1,269.6618 | $1,269.66 | $1,269.70 | $1,269.80 | |