| 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 | $241.80 | 7.300% | $259.4514 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.62 | 3.480% | $35.8248 | $35.82 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.76 | 11.276% | $245.6529 | $245.65 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.59 | 10.260% | $254.2485 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.77 | 7.197% | $191.6361 | $191.64 | $191.65 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.77 | 4.419% | $220.0839 | $220.08 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.54 | 11.578% | $180.2431 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.85 | $1,387.1407 | $1,387.13 | $1,387.15 | $1,387.10 | |