| 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 | $245.94 | 4.147% | $256.1391 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.27 | 5.351% | $146.7223 | $146.72 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.65 | 4.696% | $84.4373 | $84.44 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.91 | 4.763% | $62.7635 | $62.76 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.37 | 13.638% | $261.7879 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.84 | 10.755% | $231.3007 | $231.30 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.51 | 3.380% | $245.5378 | $245.54 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.49 | $1,288.6886 | $1,288.69 | $1,288.70 | $1,288.60 | |