| 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 | $239.78 | 8.184% | $259.4036 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.83 | 9.762% | $178.7255 | $178.73 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.86 | 3.245% | $81.419 | $81.42 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.89 | 9.336% | $25.027 | $25.03 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.96 | 13.856% | $256.1305 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.28 | 12.576% | $44.2199 | $44.22 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.80 | 5.452% | $198.0389 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.40 | $1,042.9644 | $1,042.97 | $1,043.00 | $1,042.80 | |