| 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 | $238.51 | 5.150% | $250.7933 | $250.79 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.40 | 10.109% | $254.7922 | $254.79 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.56 | 11.504% | $255.9686 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.31 | 5.221% | $6.6394 | $6.64 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.33 | 7.318% | $220.356 | $220.36 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.33 | 13.696% | $209.5758 | $209.58 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.97 | 10.501% | $82.8426 | $82.84 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.41 | $1,280.9679 | $1,280.97 | $1,281.00 | $1,281.00 | |