| 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 | $236.45 | 6.425% | $251.6419 | $251.64 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.40 | 6.422% | $29.1596 | $29.16 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.71 | 4.608% | $172.2998 | $172.30 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.95 | 10.774% | $263.5867 | $263.59 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.42 | 7.823% | $268.9321 | $268.93 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.33 | 12.676% | $24.0338 | $24.03 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.84 | 9.145% | $222.4812 | $222.48 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.10 | $1,232.1351 | $1,232.13 | $1,232.20 | $1,232.10 | |