| 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 | $237.60 | 7.754% | $256.0235 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.84 | 7.754% | $188.3971 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.99 | 6.373% | $188.2696 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.50 | 7.418% | $263.7112 | $263.71 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.96 | 10.425% | $20.9366 | $20.94 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.31 | 3.654% | $101.9022 | $101.90 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.82 | 12.592% | $220.4777 | $220.48 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.02 | $1,239.7179 | $1,239.72 | $1,239.70 | $1,239.70 | |