| 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 | $241.80 | 6.208% | $256.8109 | $256.81 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.82 | 3.768% | $173.1058 | $173.11 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.64 | 3.247% | $173.0833 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.74 | 10.478% | $230.6118 | $230.61 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.28 | 7.398% | $98.0329 | $98.03 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.64 | 9.657% | $209.0501 | $209.05 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.76 | 6.276% | $170.8493 | $170.85 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,227.68 | $1,311.5441 | $1,311.54 | $1,311.55 | $1,311.50 | |