| 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 | $236.80 | 8.320% | $256.5018 | $256.50 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.26 | 8.456% | $173.8116 | $173.81 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.89 | 5.355% | $246.4148 | $246.41 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.52 | 13.545% | $260.6085 | $260.61 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.88 | 9.456% | $260.3739 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.78 | 12.194% | $162.4345 | $162.43 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.46 | 9.465% | $128.5776 | $128.58 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,360.59 | $1,488.7227 | $1,488.71 | $1,488.70 | $1,488.70 | |