| 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 | $242.49 | 5.708% | $256.3313 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.39 | 3.241% | $116.0326 | $116.03 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.87 | 10.291% | $252.423 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.61 | 10.384% | $150.7956 | $150.80 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.90 | 3.408% | $259.4507 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.60 | 8.737% | $38.7104 | $38.71 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.58 | 3.231% | $244.2239 | $244.22 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,243.44 | $1,317.9675 | $1,317.96 | $1,317.95 | $1,317.90 | |