| 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 | $239.39 | 5.200% | $251.8383 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.68 | 7.245% | $158.3794 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.51 | 3.778% | $258.9365 | $258.94 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.70 | 13.284% | $14.3871 | $14.39 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.26 | 13.779% | $271.0898 | $271.09 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.69 | 9.395% | $268.7726 | $268.77 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.65 | 3.162% | $134.7812 | $134.78 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,263.88 | $1,358.1849 | $1,358.19 | $1,358.25 | $1,358.20 | |