| 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 | $245.82 | 4.222% | $256.1985 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.65 | 5.135% | $160.4886 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.57 | 3.109% | $209.899 | $209.90 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.28 | 8.544% | $38.2943 | $38.29 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.75 | 5.226% | $261.7497 | $261.75 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.64 | 8.663% | $74.5863 | $74.59 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.61 | 11.323% | $258.9484 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.32 | $1,260.1648 | $1,260.17 | $1,260.20 | $1,260.10 | |