| 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 | $235.35 | 8.498% | $255.35 | $255.35 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.31 | 12.324% | $248.5842 | $248.58 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.80 | 7.247% | $181.0329 | $181.03 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.65 | 10.713% | $153.5036 | $153.50 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.32 | 5.367% | $100.4358 | $100.44 | $100.45 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.92 | 6.459% | $98.9217 | $98.92 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.74 | 7.774% | $207.7236 | $207.72 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.09 | $1,245.5518 | $1,245.54 | $1,245.55 | $1,245.50 | |