| 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 | $240.37 | 6.742% | $256.5757 | $256.58 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.34 | 11.797% | $41.745 | $41.75 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.52 | 3.630% | $212.9804 | $212.98 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.44 | 9.829% | $198.1754 | $198.18 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.28 | 3.206% | $160.2583 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.95 | 5.411% | $245.5549 | $245.55 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.97 | 11.678% | $46.8713 | $46.87 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.87 | $1,162.1610 | $1,162.17 | $1,162.20 | $1,162.30 | |