| 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 | $244.43 | 4.842% | $256.2653 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.88 | 4.240% | $104.1149 | $104.11 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.46 | 8.741% | $135.339 | $135.34 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.39 | 9.414% | $218.1606 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.72 | 7.246% | $41.5257 | $41.53 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.61 | 13.478% | $280.9829 | $280.98 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.34 | 10.857% | $147.8167 | $147.82 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.83 | $1,184.2051 | $1,184.21 | $1,184.20 | $1,184.20 | |