| 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 | $239.25 | 7.174% | $256.4138 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.26 | 3.659% | $209.6607 | $209.66 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.98 | 9.185% | $241.277 | $241.28 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.42 | 9.379% | $215.936 | $215.94 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.34 | 3.680% | $194.2341 | $194.23 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.58 | 12.383% | $234.4085 | $234.41 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.77 | 6.292% | $65.6566 | $65.66 | $65.65 | $65.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,317.60 | $1,417.5867 | $1,417.59 | $1,417.60 | $1,417.60 | |