| 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 | $243.26 | 6.236% | $258.4297 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.70 | 3.582% | $184.0652 | $184.07 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.77 | 9.105% | $232.1427 | $232.14 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.42 | 12.242% | $263.1177 | $263.12 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.57 | 12.667% | $183.1627 | $183.16 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.64 | 4.783% | $57.2534 | $57.25 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.67 | 6.198% | $78.2361 | $78.24 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.03 | $1,256.4075 | $1,256.41 | $1,256.40 | $1,256.40 | |