| 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 | $235.86 | 8.683% | $256.3397 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.74 | 5.479% | $161.1086 | $161.11 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.99 | 11.543% | $239.8063 | $239.81 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.72 | 4.365% | $42.4974 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.27 | 4.555% | $45.2409 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.93 | 11.415% | $232.7794 | $232.78 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.86 | 8.845% | $192.5033 | $192.50 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.37 | $1,170.2756 | $1,170.28 | $1,170.30 | $1,170.20 | |