| 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 | $239.76 | 7.793% | $258.4445 | $258.44 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.30 | 6.693% | $85.6745 | $85.67 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.35 | 5.615% | $182.0275 | $182.03 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.54 | 5.469% | $176.7028 | $176.70 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.87 | 8.165% | $232.4141 | $232.41 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.93 | 13.435% | $242.6715 | $242.67 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.67 | 12.159% | $78.1412 | $78.14 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.42 | $1,256.0761 | $1,256.06 | $1,256.05 | $1,256.00 | |