| 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 | $245.32 | 4.520% | $256.4085 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.53 | 8.202% | $83.889 | $83.89 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.66 | 10.659% | $98.1103 | $98.11 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.87 | 4.200% | $249.9445 | $249.94 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.36 | 10.566% | $233.6923 | $233.69 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.38 | 6.257% | $118.349 | $118.35 | $118.35 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.42 | 7.529% | $194.0038 | $194.00 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.54 | $1,234.3974 | $1,234.39 | $1,234.40 | $1,234.30 | |