| 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 | $246.27 | 4.286% | $256.8251 | $256.83 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.99 | 12.504% | $201.3709 | $201.37 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.40 | 4.250% | $167.217 | $167.22 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.45 | 13.144% | $123.8361 | $123.84 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.39 | 5.803% | $253.2818 | $253.28 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.64 | 9.521% | $206.6004 | $206.60 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.57 | 11.463% | $279.2928 | $279.29 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,373.71 | $1,488.4241 | $1,488.43 | $1,488.45 | $1,488.40 | |