| 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 | $246.45 | 4.166% | $256.7171 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.48 | 11.857% | $138.121 | $138.12 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.89 | 12.130% | $67.1547 | $67.15 | $67.15 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.38 | 7.541% | $115.4775 | $115.48 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.75 | 12.406% | $257.1287 | $257.13 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.53 | 7.685% | $250.3999 | $250.40 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.86 | 11.534% | $195.0284 | $195.03 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.34 | $1,280.0273 | $1,280.03 | $1,280.05 | $1,280.00 | |