| 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 | $242.85 | 5.516% | $256.2456 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.94 | 7.431% | $212.6489 | $212.65 | $212.65 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.34 | 12.492% | $184.8694 | $184.87 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.43 | 13.618% | $232.2693 | $232.27 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.85 | 10.294% | $27.4081 | $27.41 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.59 | 11.545% | $272.8279 | $272.83 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.53 | 13.338% | $62.9366 | $62.94 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.53 | $1,249.2058 | $1,249.22 | $1,249.20 | $1,249.10 | |