| 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 | $232.91 | 5.817% | $246.4584 | $246.46 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.99 | 4.510% | $235.137 | $235.14 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.87 | 5.649% | $181.5789 | $181.58 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.45 | 10.542% | $177.3646 | $177.36 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.58 | 7.528% | $169.4426 | $169.44 | $169.45 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.63 | 12.386% | $129.9519 | $129.95 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.51 | 7.505% | $120.9539 | $120.95 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.94 | $1,260.8873 | $1,260.88 | $1,260.90 | $1,261.00 | |