| 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 | $247.36 | 3.217% | $255.3176 | $255.32 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.73 | 12.214% | $218.5143 | $218.51 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.42 | 10.833% | $79.1569 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.77 | 13.824% | $159.0918 | $159.09 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.62 | 7.710% | $66.3709 | $66.37 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.82 | 10.239% | $202.6413 | $202.64 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.38 | 12.137% | $257.2199 | $257.22 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.10 | $1,238.3127 | $1,238.31 | $1,238.25 | $1,238.30 | |