| 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 | $235.77 | 4.493% | $246.3631 | $246.36 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.26 | 10.377% | $172.4751 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.65 | 13.345% | $214.9588 | $214.96 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.72 | 8.390% | $198.0502 | $198.05 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.94 | 6.139% | $240.8718 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.34 | 11.515% | $117.4699 | $117.47 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.68 | 12.430% | $65.9739 | $65.97 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.36 | $1,256.1628 | $1,256.16 | $1,256.10 | $1,256.40 | |