| 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 | $225.98 | 4.420% | $235.9683 | $235.97 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.46 | 5.339% | $165.8668 | $165.87 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.55 | 10.560% | $177.5041 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.58 | 12.619% | $58.0889 | $58.09 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.77 | 7.673% | $176.3361 | $176.34 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.57 | 5.682% | $203.5118 | $203.51 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.83 | 7.859% | $242.4994 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.74 | $1,259.7754 | $1,259.78 | $1,259.75 | $1,259.80 | |