| 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 | $240.70 | 6.528% | $256.4129 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.87 | 4.432% | $165.9111 | $165.91 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.79 | 8.531% | $212.4928 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.46 | 10.858% | $259.9177 | $259.92 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.84 | 11.603% | $229.7236 | $229.72 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.50 | 3.125% | $154.1719 | $154.17 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.83 | 9.561% | $114.8528 | $114.85 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,289.99 | $1,393.4828 | $1,393.47 | $1,393.40 | $1,393.50 | |