| 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 | $235.93 | 5.269% | $248.3612 | $248.36 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.37 | 8.196% | $196.2351 | $196.24 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.96 | 5.238% | $237.7958 | $237.80 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.93 | 12.592% | $149.6685 | $149.67 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.74 | 4.846% | $65.7804 | $65.78 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.98 | 12.199% | $157.0562 | $157.06 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.37 | 8.823% | $181.0488 | $181.05 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.28 | $1,235.9460 | $1,235.96 | $1,235.95 | $1,236.00 | |