| 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 | $229.48 | 8.143% | $248.1666 | $248.17 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.47 | 5.844% | $42.8351 | $42.84 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.98 | 3.672% | $248.7921 | $248.79 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.78 | 6.452% | $82.7984 | $82.80 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.85 | 5.870% | $252.8705 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.42 | 12.467% | $126.4354 | $126.44 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.98 | 7.457% | $256.8007 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.96 | $1,258.6988 | $1,258.71 | $1,258.70 | $1,258.70 | |