| 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 | $247.42 | 3.789% | $256.7947 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.42 | 12.642% | $187.4588 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.84 | 7.413% | $256.5452 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.60 | 9.854% | $24.827 | $24.83 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.78 | 7.188% | $168.0493 | $168.05 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.56 | 12.311% | $234.2358 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.59 | 12.723% | $130.2965 | $130.30 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.21 | $1,258.2073 | $1,258.22 | $1,258.25 | $1,258.10 | |