| 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 | $242.92 | 3.511% | $251.4489 | $251.45 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.25 | 3.608% | $238.5574 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.77 | 8.319% | $70.1582 | $70.16 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.98 | 10.675% | $256.7439 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.54 | 7.719% | $112.6094 | $112.61 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.67 | 6.153% | $15.5726 | $15.57 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.64 | 12.333% | $256.8382 | $256.84 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.77 | $1,201.9286 | $1,201.93 | $1,201.90 | $1,201.90 | |