| 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 | $244.46 | 5.717% | $258.4358 | $258.44 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.90 | 8.587% | $145.398 | $145.40 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.48 | 12.586% | $154.7832 | $154.78 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.56 | 3.799% | $137.596 | $137.60 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.88 | 12.341% | $256.0027 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.81 | 3.814% | $206.3926 | $206.39 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.91 | 3.165% | $102.0405 | $102.04 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.00 | $1,260.6488 | $1,260.65 | $1,260.70 | $1,260.60 | |