| 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 | $233.28 | 10.710% | $258.2643 | $258.26 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.84 | 10.583% | $185.6025 | $185.60 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.55 | 7.590% | $268.4908 | $268.49 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.70 | 13.758% | $163.4702 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.73 | 7.222% | $252.7544 | $252.75 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.37 | 11.656% | $150.0322 | $150.03 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.93 | 7.314% | $257.4785 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,404.40 | $1,536.0929 | $1,536.08 | $1,536.10 | $1,536.20 | |