| 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 | $243.33 | 5.584% | $256.9175 | $256.92 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.32 | 9.412% | $73.6562 | $73.66 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.93 | 12.392% | $230.3249 | $230.32 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.27 | 10.710% | $226.1473 | $226.15 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.89 | 13.715% | $37.4009 | $37.40 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.59 | 7.224% | $242.9589 | $242.96 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.47 | 10.449% | $183.8645 | $183.86 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.80 | $1,251.2702 | $1,251.27 | $1,251.20 | $1,251.30 | |