| 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 | $236.42 | 6.212% | $251.1064 | $251.11 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.82 | 3.491% | $6.0232 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.35 | 11.182% | $251.6605 | $251.66 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.60 | 10.655% | $199.8429 | $199.84 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.87 | 4.636% | $169.3743 | $169.37 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.95 | 12.412% | $252.8708 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.77 | 10.110% | $87.8347 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.78 | $1,218.7128 | $1,218.70 | $1,218.65 | $1,218.70 | |