| 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 | $239.61 | 7.473% | $257.5161 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.36 | 11.650% | $191.3234 | $191.32 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.64 | 5.141% | $84.7857 | $84.79 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.39 | 13.548% | $233.2162 | $233.22 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.68 | 3.129% | $179.1144 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.88 | 5.605% | $258.6055 | $258.61 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.93 | 13.400% | $36.2086 | $36.21 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.49 | $1,240.7699 | $1,240.78 | $1,240.70 | $1,240.70 | |