| 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 | $235.66 | 4.625% | $246.5593 | $246.56 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.62 | 5.584% | $146.3605 | $146.36 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.30 | 3.227% | $117.9885 | $117.99 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.52 | 13.399% | $179.7601 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.92 | 8.643% | $231.3227 | $231.32 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.30 | 9.571% | $147.1539 | $147.15 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.33 | 10.211% | $172.2929 | $172.29 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.65 | $1,241.4379 | $1,241.43 | $1,241.40 | $1,241.60 | |