| 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 | $235.77 | 5.539% | $248.8293 | $248.83 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.25 | 8.652% | $116.5293 | $116.53 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.94 | 9.678% | $179.8061 | $179.81 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.96 | 7.389% | $120.2327 | $120.23 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.68 | 4.777% | $199.7888 | $199.79 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.30 | 8.296% | $115.1186 | $115.12 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.83 | 4.720% | $256.386 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.73 | $1,236.6908 | $1,236.70 | $1,236.75 | $1,236.60 | |