| 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 | $238.96 | 7.350% | $256.5236 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.76 | 6.198% | $181.3437 | $181.34 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.61 | 7.290% | $173.3914 | $173.39 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.27 | 5.239% | $91.8421 | $91.84 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.73 | 4.789% | $197.7683 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.65 | 4.526% | $230.6366 | $230.64 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.51 | 9.224% | $208.0826 | $208.08 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,258.49 | $1,339.5883 | $1,339.58 | $1,339.60 | $1,339.50 | |