| 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 | $242.93 | 6.186% | $257.9576 | $257.96 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.62 | 5.559% | $51.3228 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.38 | 9.148% | $216.5278 | $216.53 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.48 | 3.326% | $153.4184 | $153.42 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.74 | 3.739% | $64.0485 | $64.05 | $64.05 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.61 | 11.726% | $246.4787 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.92 | 4.536% | $196.4441 | $196.44 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.68 | $1,186.1979 | $1,186.20 | $1,186.20 | $1,186.10 | |