| 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 | $245.87 | 4.186% | $256.1621 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.34 | 5.245% | $61.3999 | $61.40 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.53 | 7.422% | $158.4797 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.49 | 11.769% | $85.4921 | $85.49 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.25 | 13.137% | $133.7845 | $133.78 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.39 | 7.132% | $239.3222 | $239.32 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.75 | 5.248% | $257.5945 | $257.59 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.62 | $1,192.2350 | $1,192.22 | $1,192.25 | $1,192.30 | |