| 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 | $237.80 | 4.359% | $248.1657 | $248.17 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.93 | 10.291% | $95.876 | $95.88 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.80 | 3.187% | $231.9644 | $231.96 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.39 | 8.250% | $97.8472 | $97.85 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.86 | 10.799% | $98.456 | $98.46 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.36 | 12.327% | $280.0986 | $280.10 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.41 | 12.869% | $203.627 | $203.63 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.55 | $1,256.0349 | $1,256.05 | $1,256.05 | $1,256.10 | |