| 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 | $248.64 | 5.547% | $262.4321 | $262.43 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.69 | 3.380% | $77.2145 | $77.21 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.70 | 5.401% | $144.0832 | $144.08 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.63 | 13.113% | $139.8416 | $139.84 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.44 | 13.248% | $256.4388 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.45 | 8.685% | $156.9955 | $157.00 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.81 | 5.386% | $242.1876 | $242.19 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.36 | $1,279.1933 | $1,279.19 | $1,279.25 | $1,279.10 | |