| 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 | $239.69 | 7.189% | $256.9213 | $256.92 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.91 | 13.559% | $99.8297 | $99.83 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.62 | 9.419% | $172.4662 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.51 | 7.338% | $265.6723 | $265.67 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.51 | 12.287% | $220.6552 | $220.66 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.85 | 9.432% | $201.1907 | $201.19 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.79 | 3.479% | $15.3045 | $15.30 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.88 | $1,232.0399 | $1,232.04 | $1,232.00 | $1,232.10 | |