| 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 | $238.43 | 7.433% | $256.1525 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.51 | 3.540% | $259.3781 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.94 | 11.138% | $236.6573 | $236.66 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.64 | 7.674% | $161.1234 | $161.12 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.94 | 3.164% | $77.3111 | $77.31 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.61 | 7.573% | $85.6389 | $85.64 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.98 | 5.722% | $232.5673 | $232.57 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,226.05 | $1,308.8286 | $1,308.83 | $1,308.80 | $1,308.90 | |