| 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 | $239.61 | 5.337% | $252.398 | $252.40 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.41 | 12.737% | $176.3319 | $176.33 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.60 | 11.381% | $259.0722 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.70 | 10.465% | $86.936 | $86.94 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.31 | 5.546% | $40.4347 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.60 | 8.763% | $243.1941 | $243.19 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.36 | 5.657% | $191.6195 | $191.62 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.59 | $1,249.9864 | $1,249.98 | $1,250.00 | $1,249.90 | |