| 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 | $246.85 | 3.850% | $256.3537 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.43 | 11.626% | $239.3596 | $239.36 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.66 | 10.660% | $154.5478 | $154.55 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.78 | 6.726% | $10.4378 | $10.44 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.33 | 7.840% | $20.8455 | $20.85 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.83 | 5.529% | $239.3714 | $239.37 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.88 | 10.650% | $15.3582 | $15.36 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.76 | $936.2740 | $936.28 | $936.25 | $936.30 | |