| 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 | $234.56 | 5.156% | $246.6539 | $246.65 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.33 | 3.241% | $92.2252 | $92.23 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.45 | 7.466% | $259.4767 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.74 | 10.243% | $249.965 | $249.97 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.98 | 7.371% | $261.9638 | $261.96 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.67 | 6.503% | $175.3785 | $175.38 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.97 | 8.533% | $256.1053 | $256.11 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,436.70 | $1,541.7684 | $1,541.78 | $1,541.80 | $1,541.90 | |