| 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 | $236.43 | 5.860% | $250.2848 | $250.28 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.49 | 6.265% | $72.7809 | $72.78 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.91 | 6.806% | $195.3589 | $195.36 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.45 | 3.763% | $16.0314 | $16.03 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.81 | 12.406% | $238.0871 | $238.09 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.48 | 8.511% | $238.1599 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.64 | 4.255% | $235.241 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.21 | $1,245.9440 | $1,245.94 | $1,246.00 | $1,246.00 | |