| 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 | $235.54 | 10.131% | $259.4026 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.54 | 3.484% | $153.7151 | $153.72 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.97 | 10.620% | $248.8618 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.67 | 6.404% | $113.5011 | $113.50 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.56 | 6.525% | $129.4918 | $129.49 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.98 | 3.111% | $173.2059 | $173.21 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.34 | 5.755% | $164.2798 | $164.28 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.60 | $1,242.4581 | $1,242.46 | $1,242.45 | $1,242.50 | |