| 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 | $232.38 | 5.843% | $245.958 | $245.96 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.52 | 4.738% | $258.2001 | $258.20 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.98 | 8.690% | $188.012 | $188.01 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.34 | 13.616% | $279.8817 | $279.88 | $279.90 | $279.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.41 | 3.229% | $241.9791 | $241.98 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.53 | 13.166% | $281.2515 | $281.25 | $281.25 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.38 | 9.693% | $163.8594 | $163.86 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,530.54 | $1,659.1418 | $1,659.14 | $1,659.15 | $1,659.30 | |