| 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 | $243.29 | 5.284% | $256.1454 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.48 | 12.116% | $205.7104 | $205.71 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.27 | 3.665% | $161.9973 | $162.00 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.82 | 13.634% | $275.9261 | $275.93 | $275.95 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.53 | 10.758% | $85.8707 | $85.87 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.89 | 6.239% | $248.4824 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.53 | 5.170% | $208.794 | $208.79 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,335.81 | $1,442.9263 | $1,442.93 | $1,442.95 | $1,442.90 | |