| 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 | $231.97 | 10.234% | $255.7098 | $255.71 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.48 | 3.641% | $44.0267 | $44.03 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.28 | 3.252% | $242.9313 | $242.93 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.59 | 4.856% | $226.0591 | $226.06 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.60 | 11.386% | $6.2376 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.72 | 4.867% | $260.8252 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.82 | 7.216% | $221.7441 | $221.74 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.46 | $1,257.5338 | $1,257.54 | $1,257.60 | $1,257.40 | |