| 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 | $236.67 | 6.656% | $252.4228 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.43 | 12.868% | $184.4602 | $184.46 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.48 | 7.670% | $70.5023 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.97 | 4.785% | $139.3326 | $139.33 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.89 | 4.224% | $246.8962 | $246.90 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.63 | 5.631% | $75.6635 | $75.66 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.61 | 6.547% | $192.4345 | $192.43 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.68 | $1,161.7121 | $1,161.70 | $1,161.70 | $1,161.70 | |