| 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 | $243.48 | 5.299% | $256.382 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.76 | 12.444% | $279.7157 | $279.72 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.53 | 9.546% | $261.3001 | $261.30 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.36 | 5.603% | $164.0648 | $164.06 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.81 | 11.504% | $91.2214 | $91.22 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.30 | 12.395% | $99.2448 | $99.24 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.78 | 3.657% | $86.8438 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.02 | $1,238.7726 | $1,238.76 | $1,238.75 | $1,238.70 | |