| 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 | $243.67 | 5.293% | $256.5675 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.89 | 6.382% | $256.2636 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.60 | 6.118% | $248.9528 | $248.95 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.68 | 13.340% | $246.7185 | $246.72 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.38 | 10.538% | $146.3302 | $146.33 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.64 | 9.549% | $94.9133 | $94.91 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.52 | 6.468% | $27.1706 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.38 | $1,276.9165 | $1,276.91 | $1,276.85 | $1,277.00 | |