| 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 | $239.96 | 12.259% | $269.3767 | $269.38 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.62 | 9.213% | $186.3392 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.47 | 11.620% | $126.6552 | $126.66 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.48 | 8.530% | $266.4194 | $266.42 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.35 | 12.413% | $236.4607 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.87 | 4.410% | $256.7129 | $256.71 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.55 | 10.617% | $239.5411 | $239.54 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,442.30 | $1,581.5052 | $1,581.51 | $1,581.50 | $1,581.50 | |