| 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 | $244.70 | 4.804% | $256.4554 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.32 | 3.739% | $237.8943 | $237.89 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.67 | 11.850% | $252.4119 | $252.41 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.51 | 7.737% | $155.6907 | $155.69 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.55 | 6.723% | $146.7975 | $146.80 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.95 | 3.212% | $68.0683 | $68.07 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.35 | 3.547% | $138.0799 | $138.08 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.05 | $1,255.3980 | $1,255.40 | $1,255.40 | $1,255.50 | |