| 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 | $232.92 | 10.285% | $256.8758 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.88 | 4.499% | $71.9789 | $71.98 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.73 | 7.712% | $28.7914 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.57 | 13.248% | $209.0218 | $209.02 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.91 | 13.571% | $270.1968 | $270.20 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.53 | 3.154% | $129.4892 | $129.49 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.26 | 5.157% | $246.3408 | $246.34 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.80 | $1,212.6947 | $1,212.70 | $1,212.75 | $1,212.70 | |