| 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 | $242.59 | 5.618% | $256.2187 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.80 | 5.353% | $15.5922 | $15.59 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.36 | 13.145% | $201.8054 | $201.81 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.77 | 9.114% | $221.2505 | $221.25 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.64 | 6.287% | $150.5449 | $150.54 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.67 | 7.325% | $211.0761 | $211.08 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.69 | 7.853% | $119.3825 | $119.38 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.52 | $1,175.8703 | $1,175.87 | $1,175.90 | $1,175.90 | |