| 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 | $236.29 | 8.517% | $256.4148 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.88 | 13.783% | $90.8899 | $90.89 | $90.90 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.98 | 3.688% | $143.0687 | $143.07 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.65 | 10.811% | $271.0991 | $271.10 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.84 | 10.201% | $267.6121 | $267.61 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.46 | 10.701% | $85.749 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.39 | 3.303% | $163.6216 | $163.62 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.49 | $1,278.4552 | $1,278.45 | $1,278.40 | $1,278.40 | |