| 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 | $248.38 | 3.207% | $256.3455 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.28 | 4.470% | $166.3998 | $166.40 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.88 | 8.774% | $232.6458 | $232.65 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.51 | 13.535% | $208.3481 | $208.35 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.76 | 9.264% | $127.5766 | $127.58 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.80 | 10.283% | $113.3709 | $113.37 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.91 | 7.124% | $129.5236 | $129.52 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.52 | $1,234.2103 | $1,234.22 | $1,234.20 | $1,234.10 | |