| 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 | $245.30 | 4.514% | $256.3728 | $256.37 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.27 | 12.382% | $103.6949 | $103.69 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.67 | 3.868% | $69.2488 | $69.25 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.25 | 13.702% | $11.6545 | $11.65 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.34 | 12.190% | $231.4928 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.36 | 6.831% | $107.2156 | $107.22 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.63 | 6.147% | $208.7168 | $208.72 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.82 | $988.3962 | $988.39 | $988.35 | $988.40 | |