| 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 | $182.78 | 7.587% | $196.6475 | $196.65 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.60 | 9.634% | $55.4748 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.54 | 10.208% | $246.359 | $246.36 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.53 | 7.567% | $124.2722 | $124.27 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.76 | 4.739% | $259.5013 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.78 | 8.618% | $256.0995 | $256.10 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.69 | 4.480% | $106.2457 | $106.25 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.68 | $1,244.6000 | $1,244.60 | $1,244.55 | $1,244.60 | |