| 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 | $239.96 | 7.270% | $257.4051 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.98 | 4.848% | $258.9536 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.27 | 6.125% | $76.6965 | $76.70 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.49 | 10.864% | $21.6074 | $21.61 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.81 | 4.353% | $202.2465 | $202.25 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.65 | 7.748% | $161.2449 | $161.24 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.94 | 10.348% | $222.8368 | $222.84 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.10 | $1,200.9908 | $1,201.00 | $1,201.00 | $1,200.90 | |