| 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 | $243.87 | 4.727% | $255.3977 | $255.40 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.83 | 8.334% | $239.234 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.86 | 4.729% | $245.9665 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.25 | 11.849% | $80.8109 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.99 | 5.416% | $189.7383 | $189.74 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.69 | 5.287% | $193.4017 | $193.40 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.63 | 11.753% | $198.5069 | $198.51 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,313.12 | $1,403.0560 | $1,403.06 | $1,403.05 | $1,403.00 | |