| 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 | $247.81 | 3.242% | $255.844 | $255.84 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.76 | 3.796% | $137.7996 | $137.80 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.57 | 11.251% | $146.3729 | $146.37 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.50 | 11.168% | $79.4851 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.37 | 8.660% | $184.0374 | $184.04 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.91 | 13.404% | $256.191 | $256.19 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.36 | 5.865% | $120.0086 | $120.01 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.28 | $1,179.7386 | $1,179.74 | $1,179.75 | $1,179.70 | |