| 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 | $248.44 | 3.217% | $256.4323 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.32 | 11.390% | $145.1634 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.49 | 9.183% | $110.8098 | $110.81 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.72 | 11.742% | $246.6369 | $246.64 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.71 | 9.638% | $57.7902 | $57.79 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.82 | 8.631% | $272.4683 | $272.47 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.96 | 7.676% | $190.5434 | $190.54 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.46 | $1,279.8443 | $1,279.84 | $1,279.85 | $1,279.80 | |