| 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 | $246.33 | 4.310% | $256.9468 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.56 | 10.827% | $231.1408 | $231.14 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.30 | 13.701% | $253.8943 | $253.89 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.39 | 7.486% | $141.2259 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.99 | 3.552% | $18.629 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.70 | 13.557% | $163.1814 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.41 | 4.713% | $204.6197 | $204.62 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.68 | $1,269.6379 | $1,269.64 | $1,269.70 | $1,269.50 | |