| 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 | $239.31 | 4.709% | $250.5791 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.80 | 7.135% | $156.2028 | $156.20 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.81 | 3.157% | $252.5387 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.28 | 7.807% | $178.1834 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.47 | 11.446% | $96.3674 | $96.37 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.88 | 8.465% | $194.0222 | $194.02 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.85 | 4.391% | $255.6014 | $255.60 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,305.40 | $1,383.4950 | $1,383.49 | $1,383.50 | $1,383.50 | |