| 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 | $248.92 | 3.186% | $256.8506 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.53 | 7.467% | $168.2181 | $168.22 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.83 | 13.806% | $257.0081 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.30 | 11.860% | $224.0556 | $224.06 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.95 | 8.385% | $113.7501 | $113.75 | $113.75 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.72 | 5.383% | $197.825 | $197.83 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.25 | 9.363% | $169.7861 | $169.79 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,279.50 | $1,387.4936 | $1,387.51 | $1,387.50 | $1,387.60 | |