| 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 | $236.63 | 10.227% | $260.8302 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.97 | 5.384% | $249.7285 | $249.73 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.68 | 5.335% | $244.0401 | $244.04 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.79 | 6.125% | $192.9246 | $192.92 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.50 | 9.196% | $12.5575 | $12.56 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.30 | 12.832% | $178.6131 | $178.61 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.82 | 10.728% | $70.6666 | $70.67 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.69 | $1,209.3606 | $1,209.36 | $1,209.35 | $1,209.30 | |