| 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 | $246.91 | 5.203% | $259.7567 | $259.76 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.31 | 12.128% | $119.2033 | $119.20 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.45 | 3.381% | $192.7539 | $192.75 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.33 | 13.539% | $56.0088 | $56.01 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.75 | 4.668% | $241.5214 | $241.52 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.72 | 11.495% | $125.6772 | $125.68 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.53 | 13.754% | $244.0365 | $244.04 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.00 | $1,238.9578 | $1,238.96 | $1,238.95 | $1,239.00 | |