| 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 | $240.60 | 6.511% | $256.2655 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.69 | 5.661% | $118.0128 | $118.01 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.74 | 7.273% | $265.7581 | $265.76 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.33 | 3.256% | $181.0387 | $181.04 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.95 | 13.560% | $29.4688 | $29.47 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.48 | 13.577% | $164.096 | $164.10 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.45 | 8.284% | $159.6648 | $159.66 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.24 | $1,174.3047 | $1,174.31 | $1,174.25 | $1,174.40 | |