| 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 | $244.85 | 4.749% | $256.4779 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.62 | 7.717% | $171.9379 | $171.94 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.34 | 3.358% | $254.6121 | $254.61 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.57 | 6.661% | $181.9317 | $181.93 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.97 | 8.645% | $254.1967 | $254.20 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.97 | 5.835% | $194.7046 | $194.70 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.53 | 12.522% | $194.1342 | $194.13 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,411.85 | $1,507.9951 | $1,507.99 | $1,508.05 | $1,507.90 | |