| 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 | $244.50 | 4.373% | $255.192 | $255.19 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.73 | 6.121% | $166.3234 | $166.32 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.28 | 3.727% | $226.4153 | $226.42 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.43 | 12.724% | $215.7876 | $215.79 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.30 | 10.563% | $256.8378 | $256.84 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.61 | 8.202% | $135.9125 | $135.91 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.48 | 3.374% | $112.1401 | $112.14 | $112.15 | $112.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,277.33 | $1,368.6087 | $1,368.61 | $1,368.60 | $1,368.50 | |