| 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 | $246.56 | 5.224% | $259.4403 | $259.44 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.40 | 11.103% | $255.9813 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.31 | 3.111% | $202.4172 | $202.42 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.54 | 13.222% | $254.2287 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.52 | 12.802% | $251.007 | $251.01 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.78 | 12.615% | $112.3672 | $112.37 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.48 | 3.662% | $243.0667 | $243.07 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,454.59 | $1,578.5084 | $1,578.52 | $1,578.50 | $1,578.50 | |