| 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 | $243.92 | 5.279% | $256.7965 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.48 | 4.425% | $166.537 | $166.54 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.40 | 3.185% | $140.7443 | $140.74 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.42 | 13.783% | $188.2198 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.41 | 11.103% | $116.0026 | $116.00 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.61 | 6.334% | $206.9366 | $206.94 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.49 | 4.403% | $243.7706 | $243.77 | $243.75 | $243.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,237.73 | $1,319.0074 | $1,319.01 | $1,319.00 | $1,318.90 | |