| 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 | $223.30 | 5.713% | $236.0571 | $236.06 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.70 | 6.111% | $223.5759 | $223.58 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.79 | 12.570% | $159.613 | $159.61 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.77 | 8.866% | $185.9105 | $185.91 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.84 | 4.221% | $196.8109 | $196.81 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.80 | 11.813% | $24.3752 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.47 | 6.166% | $219.2009 | $219.20 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.67 | $1,245.5435 | $1,245.55 | $1,245.55 | $1,245.60 | |