| 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 | $246.79 | 5.103% | $259.3837 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.29 | 11.418% | $96.1426 | $96.14 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.27 | 13.733% | $164.0826 | $164.08 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.45 | 3.130% | $5.6206 | $5.62 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.34 | 13.556% | $272.9205 | $272.92 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.27 | 5.598% | $234.7127 | $234.71 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.84 | 9.134% | $206.0886 | $206.09 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.25 | $1,238.9513 | $1,238.94 | $1,238.95 | $1,238.90 | |