| 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 | $248.69 | 3.124% | $256.4591 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.50 | 6.139% | $210.6859 | $210.69 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.75 | 3.400% | $130.0255 | $130.03 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.71 | 12.680% | $132.6356 | $132.64 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.96 | 4.289% | $240.8659 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.76 | 6.688% | $254.7283 | $254.73 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.78 | 7.773% | $83.8258 | $83.83 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,238.15 | $1,309.2261 | $1,309.25 | $1,309.30 | $1,309.20 | |