| 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 | $238.52 | 7.500% | $256.409 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.91 | 4.758% | $138.1863 | $138.19 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.57 | 10.862% | $10.6095 | $10.61 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.64 | 7.525% | $186.7064 | $186.71 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.66 | 4.217% | $199.7423 | $199.74 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.97 | 9.648% | $26.2826 | $26.28 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.48 | 10.389% | $246.6973 | $246.70 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.75 | $1,064.6334 | $1,064.64 | $1,064.65 | $1,064.60 | |