| 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 | $229.86 | 11.771% | $256.9168 | $256.92 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.29 | 11.857% | $274.374 | $274.37 | $274.35 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.32 | 8.313% | $239.7183 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.39 | 11.739% | $250.7311 | $250.73 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.71 | 11.182% | $245.3898 | $245.39 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.89 | 12.641% | $168.8376 | $168.84 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.94 | 4.677% | $58.5563 | $58.56 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,347.40 | $1,494.5239 | $1,494.53 | $1,494.50 | $1,494.50 | |