| 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 | $244.96 | 5.610% | $258.7023 | $258.70 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.53 | 12.553% | $71.5049 | $71.50 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.84 | 3.685% | $240.3833 | $240.38 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.54 | 9.315% | $184.2395 | $184.24 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.82 | 8.414% | $202.539 | $202.54 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.33 | 4.256% | $206.7709 | $206.77 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.30 | 9.374% | $79.0774 | $79.08 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.32 | $1,243.2173 | $1,243.21 | $1,243.25 | $1,243.20 | |