| 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 | $241.36 | 6.252% | $256.4498 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.40 | 10.669% | $204.0736 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.79 | 8.305% | $31.181 | $31.18 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.91 | 3.504% | $203.8097 | $203.81 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.69 | 12.533% | $140.3174 | $140.32 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.55 | 4.834% | $25.7367 | $25.74 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.69 | 9.442% | $218.5447 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.39 | $1,080.1129 | $1,080.11 | $1,080.10 | $1,080.00 | |