| 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 | $242.29 | 5.776% | $256.2847 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.58 | 6.677% | $180.9029 | $180.90 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.99 | 8.559% | $225.7919 | $225.79 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.80 | 12.556% | $41.4206 | $41.42 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.32 | 6.133% | $23.6889 | $23.69 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.67 | 8.383% | $127.5343 | $127.53 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.25 | 5.359% | $209.9278 | $209.93 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.90 | $1,065.5511 | $1,065.54 | $1,065.60 | $1,065.50 | |