| 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 | $229.70 | 5.435% | $242.1842 | $242.18 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.44 | 12.106% | $278.5161 | $278.52 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.64 | 9.119% | $47.6195 | $47.62 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.38 | 9.141% | $225.2452 | $225.25 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.50 | 12.798% | $257.7434 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.66 | 6.259% | $43.2049 | $43.20 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.56 | 8.771% | $161.5902 | $161.59 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.88 | $1,256.1035 | $1,256.10 | $1,256.10 | $1,256.00 | |