| 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 | $236.30 | 8.392% | $256.1303 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.73 | 7.158% | $259.033 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.93 | 12.491% | $138.2852 | $138.29 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.54 | 3.852% | $32.7549 | $32.75 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.50 | 7.160% | $102.3378 | $102.34 | $102.35 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.32 | 6.112% | $219.9914 | $219.99 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.36 | 4.444% | $177.9308 | $177.93 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.68 | $1,186.4634 | $1,186.46 | $1,186.55 | $1,186.40 | |