| 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 | $245.59 | 4.109% | $255.6813 | $255.68 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.64 | 4.710% | $26.8476 | $26.85 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.39 | 7.637% | $224.3047 | $224.30 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.88 | 12.872% | $89.0334 | $89.03 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.28 | 8.700% | $236.1834 | $236.18 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.64 | 8.368% | $216.3459 | $216.35 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.61 | 5.847% | $167.8839 | $167.88 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.03 | $1,216.2802 | $1,216.27 | $1,216.35 | $1,216.20 | |