| 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 | $240.60 | 6.500% | $256.239 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.26 | 7.719% | $209.2549 | $209.25 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.58 | 4.316% | $178.9854 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.65 | 13.779% | $70.1448 | $70.14 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.41 | 4.781% | $121.9756 | $121.98 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.99 | 12.286% | $95.4319 | $95.43 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.32 | 6.156% | $215.8364 | $215.84 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.81 | $1,147.8680 | $1,147.87 | $1,147.95 | $1,147.80 | |