| 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 | $243.58 | 5.335% | $256.575 | $256.58 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.42 | 10.552% | $153.0261 | $153.03 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.72 | 6.166% | $252.3778 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.70 | 9.153% | $131.7477 | $131.75 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.50 | 10.184% | $244.0576 | $244.06 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.88 | 8.468% | $124.608 | $124.61 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.37 | 7.704% | $112.4107 | $112.41 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.17 | $1,274.8029 | $1,274.82 | $1,274.85 | $1,274.80 | |