| 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 | $248.54 | 3.143% | $256.3516 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.79 | 11.641% | $199.6029 | $199.60 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.47 | 8.591% | $188.3728 | $188.37 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.74 | 3.533% | $122.9351 | $122.94 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.63 | 4.517% | $177.2922 | $177.29 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.78 | 5.715% | $94.9109 | $94.91 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.44 | 4.666% | $189.906 | $189.91 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.39 | $1,229.3715 | $1,229.37 | $1,229.35 | $1,229.40 | |