| 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 | $242.84 | 3.625% | $251.643 | $251.64 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.41 | 8.649% | $225.3489 | $225.35 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.45 | 7.700% | $233.1167 | $233.12 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.39 | 12.736% | $243.9494 | $243.95 | $243.95 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.41 | 12.472% | $254.6479 | $254.65 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.89 | 6.742% | $15.8939 | $15.89 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.90 | 5.668% | $187.9834 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,302.29 | $1,412.5832 | $1,412.58 | $1,412.60 | $1,412.40 | |