| 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 | $248.79 | 4.424% | $259.7965 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.39 | 13.607% | $186.7585 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.46 | 13.195% | $260.8692 | $260.87 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.42 | 3.637% | $158.9999 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.53 | 3.360% | $19.1526 | $19.15 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.29 | 13.747% | $158.4382 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.61 | 4.332% | $192.6073 | $192.61 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.49 | $1,236.6222 | $1,236.63 | $1,236.60 | $1,236.70 | |