| 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 | $236.48 | 3.562% | $244.9034 | $244.90 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.37 | 11.246% | $268.5145 | $268.51 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.85 | 9.822% | $200.8095 | $200.81 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.62 | 10.810% | $110.3889 | $110.39 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.93 | 7.286% | $145.8339 | $145.83 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.60 | 6.242% | $229.0578 | $229.06 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.95 | 8.312% | $57.3512 | $57.35 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.80 | $1,256.8592 | $1,256.85 | $1,256.85 | $1,256.90 | |