| 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 | $236.42 | 6.574% | $251.9623 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.55 | 7.267% | $117.511 | $117.51 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.70 | 11.641% | $155.9625 | $155.96 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.30 | 13.572% | $244.5205 | $244.52 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.90 | 3.401% | $10.2367 | $10.24 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.60 | 11.453% | $268.1559 | $268.16 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.27 | 9.128% | $212.003 | $212.00 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.74 | $1,260.3519 | $1,260.35 | $1,260.30 | $1,260.40 | |