| 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 | $242.79 | 5.529% | $256.2139 | $256.21 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.84 | 8.393% | $94.1285 | $94.13 | $94.15 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.87 | 7.704% | $252.9644 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.81 | 11.272% | $259.0523 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.49 | 12.744% | $175.3056 | $175.31 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.81 | 4.547% | $22.8017 | $22.80 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.82 | 6.852% | $224.1969 | $224.20 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.43 | $1,284.6633 | $1,284.66 | $1,284.65 | $1,284.70 | |