| 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 | $247.94 | 3.468% | $256.5386 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.82 | 10.231% | $192.7058 | $192.71 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.45 | 7.178% | $209.4794 | $209.48 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.91 | 4.378% | $237.8879 | $237.89 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.34 | 13.631% | $144.6977 | $144.70 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.71 | 7.112% | $246.047 | $246.05 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.98 | 12.750% | $225.4775 | $225.48 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,403.15 | $1,512.8339 | $1,512.85 | $1,512.90 | $1,512.80 | |