| 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 | $240.34 | 5.144% | $252.7031 | $252.70 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.74 | 4.661% | $84.5033 | $84.50 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.36 | 5.255% | $256.1486 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.96 | 3.857% | $86.1598 | $86.16 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.61 | 4.303% | $259.3077 | $259.31 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.40 | 3.623% | $224.2402 | $224.24 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.26 | 13.748% | $95.8441 | $95.84 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.67 | $1,258.9068 | $1,258.90 | $1,258.90 | $1,258.80 | |