| 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 | $245.60 | 4.432% | $256.485 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.29 | 10.618% | $259.1669 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.94 | 5.292% | $224.2088 | $224.21 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.38 | 11.734% | $254.0608 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.52 | 13.785% | $11.9702 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.71 | 8.463% | $263.2505 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.37 | 11.314% | $125.0835 | $125.08 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,285.81 | $1,394.2257 | $1,394.23 | $1,394.20 | $1,394.40 | |