| 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 | $203.42 | 6.505% | $216.6525 | $216.65 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.56 | 6.688% | $162.7632 | $162.76 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.98 | 12.118% | $65.006 | $65.01 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.44 | 9.725% | $102.527 | $102.53 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.81 | 4.489% | $246.3955 | $246.40 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.88 | 12.631% | $245.4004 | $245.40 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.99 | 10.630% | $217.93 | $217.93 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.08 | $1,256.6746 | $1,256.68 | $1,256.70 | $1,256.70 | |