| 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 | $236.42 | 8.410% | $256.3029 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.37 | 5.851% | $182.4554 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.46 | 10.341% | $138.4338 | $138.43 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.66 | 4.630% | $144.0337 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.27 | 4.221% | $189.9636 | $189.96 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.69 | 9.486% | $181.4074 | $181.41 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.97 | 12.772% | $235.6596 | $235.66 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.84 | $1,328.2564 | $1,328.25 | $1,328.25 | $1,328.30 | |