| 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 | $234.86 | 9.263% | $256.6151 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.41 | 7.125% | $252.183 | $252.18 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.42 | 12.183% | $262.9794 | $262.98 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.90 | 7.294% | $18.1327 | $18.13 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.45 | 4.188% | $256.7713 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.93 | 3.583% | $126.2988 | $126.30 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.88 | 10.488% | $21.965 | $21.97 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.85 | $1,194.9453 | $1,194.95 | $1,194.95 | $1,195.00 | |