| 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 | $229.54 | 11.704% | $256.4054 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.52 | 6.559% | $249.9022 | $249.90 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.53 | 9.250% | $244.2065 | $244.21 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.70 | 8.180% | $260.3893 | $260.39 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.34 | 13.841% | $24.2937 | $24.29 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.52 | 12.593% | $23.1041 | $23.10 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.92 | 8.198% | $184.932 | $184.93 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.07 | $1,243.2332 | $1,243.23 | $1,243.25 | $1,243.20 | |