| 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 | $234.26 | 5.213% | $246.472 | $246.47 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.75 | 12.443% | $41.3228 | $41.32 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.56 | 3.826% | $205.1186 | $205.12 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.71 | 11.651% | $268.7551 | $268.76 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.92 | 7.155% | $218.5105 | $218.51 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.43 | 7.663% | $41.3749 | $41.37 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.66 | 5.370% | $245.1538 | $245.15 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.29 | $1,266.7077 | $1,266.70 | $1,266.60 | $1,266.80 | |