| 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 | $244.37 | 6.108% | $259.2961 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.70 | 12.429% | $88.4816 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.93 | 7.566% | $234.4186 | $234.42 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.82 | 12.371% | $232.4057 | $232.41 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.53 | 10.470% | $56.9252 | $56.93 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.56 | 10.666% | $269.5381 | $269.54 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.34 | 9.107% | $97.4762 | $97.48 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.25 | $1,238.5415 | $1,238.56 | $1,238.60 | $1,238.50 | |