| 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 | $241.37 | 6.231% | $256.4098 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.48 | 3.475% | $259.1842 | $259.18 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.58 | 4.192% | $185.0242 | $185.02 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.38 | 12.570% | $83.7296 | $83.73 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.77 | 8.384% | $84.2902 | $84.29 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.71 | 11.346% | $190.0788 | $190.08 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.99 | 4.207% | $239.6657 | $239.67 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,222.28 | $1,298.3825 | $1,298.38 | $1,298.40 | $1,298.40 | |