| 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 | $233.51 | 12.272% | $262.1663 | $262.17 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.68 | 6.500% | $210.5292 | $210.53 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.99 | 5.119% | $160.8216 | $160.82 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.92 | 3.376% | $150.8463 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.31 | 7.743% | $245.988 | $245.99 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.75 | 10.394% | $263.5657 | $263.57 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.78 | 8.626% | $42.1252 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.94 | $1,336.0423 | $1,336.06 | $1,336.05 | $1,336.00 | |