| 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 | $224.36 | 13.832% | $255.3935 | $255.39 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.30 | 5.813% | $146.3394 | $146.34 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.96 | 10.810% | $42.0635 | $42.06 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.81 | 3.318% | $251.8996 | $251.90 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.30 | 9.197% | $170.6749 | $170.67 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.78 | 11.387% | $213.618 | $213.62 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.43 | 7.774% | $189.0679 | $189.07 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.94 | $1,269.0568 | $1,269.05 | $1,269.00 | $1,269.10 | |