| 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 | $234.96 | 5.662% | $248.2634 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.88 | 12.529% | $96.6399 | $96.64 | $96.65 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.43 | 4.221% | $219.3123 | $219.31 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.84 | 4.493% | $176.426 | $176.43 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.80 | 13.646% | $110.0093 | $110.01 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.40 | 5.325% | $192.1128 | $192.11 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.46 | 3.509% | $202.3187 | $202.32 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.77 | $1,245.0824 | $1,245.08 | $1,245.05 | $1,245.00 | |