| 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 | $239.53 | 7.123% | $256.5917 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.72 | 3.800% | $235.3354 | $235.34 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.57 | 7.544% | $259.794 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.73 | 12.389% | $144.6784 | $144.68 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.70 | 13.554% | $201.7855 | $201.79 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.53 | 4.201% | $161.0218 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.62 | 8.500% | $212.2477 | $212.25 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,364.40 | $1,471.4545 | $1,471.46 | $1,471.50 | $1,471.40 | |