| 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 | $240.74 | 6.417% | $256.1883 | $256.19 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.27 | 9.316% | $260.4672 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.86 | 8.661% | $184.5716 | $184.57 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.86 | 7.392% | $80.3937 | $80.39 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.66 | 6.502% | $39.0436 | $39.04 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.64 | 7.803% | $139.7558 | $139.76 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.86 | 7.679% | $137.6784 | $137.68 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.89 | $1,098.0986 | $1,098.10 | $1,098.10 | $1,098.20 | |