| 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 | $211.60 | 12.350% | $237.7326 | $237.73 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.98 | 12.263% | $230.1167 | $230.12 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.71 | 9.642% | $223.3517 | $223.35 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.95 | 4.700% | $259.6037 | $259.60 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.74 | 3.838% | $251.018 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.97 | 5.856% | $146.0495 | $146.05 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.87 | 5.109% | $231.1032 | $231.10 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,467.82 | $1,578.9754 | $1,578.97 | $1,578.95 | $1,578.90 | |