| 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 | $250.79 | 3.585% | $259.7808 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.78 | 7.516% | $165.3381 | $165.34 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.49 | 4.593% | $141.7131 | $141.71 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.80 | 8.749% | $256.4301 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.66 | 12.520% | $256.163 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.91 | 11.259% | $169.0135 | $169.01 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.81 | 3.711% | $240.4125 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,387.24 | $1,488.8511 | $1,488.84 | $1,488.85 | $1,488.80 | |