| 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 | $242.92 | 5.526% | $256.3438 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.80 | 12.772% | $253.5115 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.62 | 8.613% | $196.1768 | $196.18 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.32 | 7.529% | $162.7129 | $162.71 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.80 | 5.660% | $84.3167 | $84.32 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.89 | 12.287% | $63.8801 | $63.88 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.96 | 7.356% | $77.2534 | $77.25 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.31 | $1,094.1952 | $1,094.19 | $1,094.20 | $1,094.20 | |