| 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 | $248.36 | 3.411% | $256.8316 | $256.83 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.37 | 11.442% | $98.4813 | $98.48 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.99 | 8.862% | $202.4724 | $202.47 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.53 | 13.823% | $229.3875 | $229.39 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.67 | 4.572% | $241.2162 | $241.22 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.63 | 10.538% | $85.8106 | $85.81 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.97 | 10.245% | $201.7153 | $201.72 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.52 | $1,315.9149 | $1,315.92 | $1,315.90 | $1,315.90 | |