| 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 | $238.68 | 8.686% | $259.4117 | $259.41 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.41 | 10.743% | $43.6438 | $43.64 | $43.65 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.69 | 3.739% | $225.8294 | $225.83 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.55 | 13.543% | $247.0128 | $247.01 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.81 | 12.323% | $176.1337 | $176.13 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.60 | 12.389% | $97.3289 | $97.33 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.56 | 12.289% | $192.643 | $192.64 | $192.65 | $192.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.30 | $1,242.0033 | $1,241.99 | $1,242.05 | $1,241.80 | |