| 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 | $247.29 | 3.845% | $256.7983 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.36 | 5.418% | $203.8362 | $203.84 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.64 | 3.294% | $182.4585 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.62 | 11.103% | $201.7853 | $201.79 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.31 | 3.828% | $163.3318 | $163.33 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.44 | 12.672% | $148.0961 | $148.10 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.61 | 6.828% | $52.9974 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.27 | $1,209.3036 | $1,209.32 | $1,209.35 | $1,209.30 | |