| 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 | $147.83 | 3.385% | $152.834 | $152.83 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.89 | 4.624% | $260.3987 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.70 | 7.676% | $174.1121 | $174.11 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.64 | 6.378% | $15.5737 | $15.57 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.84 | 9.866% | $233.8388 | $233.84 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.42 | 7.395% | $169.0612 | $169.06 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.38 | 3.369% | $250.5458 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.70 | $1,256.3643 | $1,256.36 | $1,256.35 | $1,256.30 | |