| 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 | $242.87 | 5.655% | $256.6043 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.54 | 3.586% | $24.3841 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.60 | 7.788% | $233.4688 | $233.47 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.30 | 5.716% | $223.3779 | $223.38 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.93 | 4.300% | $30.174 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.88 | 7.708% | $233.5971 | $233.60 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.52 | 12.674% | $249.5954 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.64 | $1,251.2016 | $1,251.20 | $1,251.20 | $1,251.30 | |