| 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 | $243.84 | 5.133% | $256.3563 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.26 | 11.240% | $146.0136 | $146.01 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.48 | 11.836% | $159.3439 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.35 | 8.341% | $167.2243 | $167.22 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.37 | 5.502% | $232.4948 | $232.49 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.71 | 9.819% | $10.6634 | $10.66 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.61 | 6.197% | $245.9629 | $245.96 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.62 | $1,218.0592 | $1,218.04 | $1,218.00 | $1,218.10 | |