| 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 | $236.79 | 9.732% | $259.8344 | $259.83 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.37 | 6.605% | $16.3852 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.25 | 8.285% | $159.4497 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.76 | 8.799% | $201.017 | $201.02 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.99 | 4.579% | $256.2081 | $256.21 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.96 | 11.756% | $43.5401 | $43.54 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.95 | 13.590% | $252.113 | $252.11 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.07 | $1,188.5475 | $1,188.55 | $1,188.55 | $1,188.40 | |