| 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 | $240.29 | 6.568% | $256.0722 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.75 | 5.637% | $216.2918 | $216.29 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.75 | 8.366% | $208.8755 | $208.88 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.56 | 12.139% | $148.6515 | $148.65 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.83 | 7.781% | $199.2116 | $199.21 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.93 | 13.179% | $24.8202 | $24.82 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.87 | 9.555% | $137.8969 | $137.90 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.98 | $1,191.8197 | $1,191.82 | $1,191.80 | $1,191.90 | |