| 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 | $242.67 | 6.432% | $258.2785 | $258.28 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.65 | 13.786% | $6.4289 | $6.43 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.51 | 13.175% | $256.3527 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.40 | 9.450% | $83.6198 | $83.62 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.32 | 8.318% | $198.5686 | $198.57 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.26 | 3.179% | $253.0568 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.47 | 5.720% | $191.8501 | $191.85 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.28 | $1,248.1554 | $1,248.16 | $1,248.15 | $1,248.30 | |