| 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 | $209.56 | 12.833% | $236.4528 | $236.45 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.43 | 6.588% | $224.2931 | $224.29 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.89 | 8.872% | $17.2998 | $17.30 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.56 | 4.169% | $251.6306 | $251.63 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.38 | 8.454% | $182.6148 | $182.61 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.62 | 11.138% | $99.6019 | $99.60 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.26 | 6.201% | $244.5384 | $244.54 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.70 | $1,256.4314 | $1,256.42 | $1,256.45 | $1,256.40 | |