| 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 | $238.65 | 3.315% | $246.5612 | $246.56 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.30 | 9.734% | $156.1515 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.39 | 13.267% | $260.9558 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.42 | 13.715% | $161.9529 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.29 | 6.757% | $258.6615 | $258.66 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.73 | 6.465% | $247.776 | $247.78 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.44 | 12.394% | $256.7529 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,457.22 | $1,588.8118 | $1,588.81 | $1,588.80 | $1,589.10 | |