| 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 | $247.89 | 4.626% | $259.3574 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.95 | 13.178% | $96.1447 | $96.14 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.47 | 13.616% | $178.9111 | $178.91 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.91 | 3.297% | $226.1275 | $226.13 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.37 | 12.469% | $256.8455 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.43 | 6.367% | $249.3562 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.45 | 4.478% | $139.4259 | $139.43 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,305.47 | $1,406.1683 | $1,406.18 | $1,406.20 | $1,406.10 | |