| 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 | $239.90 | 6.773% | $256.1484 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.66 | 10.537% | $124.531 | $124.53 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.56 | 7.518% | $156.5032 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.63 | 4.319% | $225.9862 | $225.99 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.37 | 8.139% | $218.8409 | $218.84 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.29 | 11.244% | $159.4015 | $159.40 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.67 | 11.401% | $87.6392 | $87.64 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.08 | $1,229.0504 | $1,229.05 | $1,229.10 | $1,228.90 | |