| 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 | $223.52 | 5.818% | $236.5244 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.95 | 12.605% | $264.5654 | $264.57 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.81 | 5.327% | $250.4781 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.43 | 11.714% | $163.5828 | $163.58 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.76 | 12.147% | $81.5982 | $81.60 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.50 | 8.585% | $125.4157 | $125.42 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.33 | 10.114% | $134.7025 | $134.70 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.30 | $1,256.8671 | $1,256.87 | $1,256.85 | $1,256.90 | |