| 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 | $248.25 | 3.446% | $256.8047 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.47 | 12.258% | $168.9146 | $168.91 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.67 | 4.820% | $69.8835 | $69.88 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.84 | 9.398% | $265.6621 | $265.66 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.88 | 6.600% | $177.8941 | $177.89 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.44 | 12.142% | $238.2345 | $238.23 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.41 | 8.599% | $93.8404 | $93.84 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.96 | $1,271.2339 | $1,271.21 | $1,271.25 | $1,271.20 | |