| 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 | $245.28 | 4.550% | $256.4402 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.72 | 10.190% | $212.3582 | $212.36 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.44 | 6.566% | $180.5654 | $180.57 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.39 | 7.855% | $106.1185 | $106.12 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.59 | 11.719% | $184.9955 | $185.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.88 | 8.826% | $98.9011 | $98.90 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.96 | 13.772% | $250.2529 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.26 | $1,289.6318 | $1,289.64 | $1,289.60 | $1,289.70 | |