| 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 | $246.57 | 5.232% | $259.4705 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.59 | 11.686% | $235.1995 | $235.20 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.38 | 12.776% | $113.2045 | $113.20 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.60 | 5.672% | $12.258 | $12.26 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.70 | 12.608% | $115.6484 | $115.65 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.50 | 5.423% | $156.5532 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.74 | 8.655% | $125.7573 | $125.76 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.08 | $1,018.0914 | $1,018.09 | $1,018.05 | $1,018.20 | |