| 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 | $237.65 | 6.729% | $253.6415 | $253.64 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.77 | 3.122% | $256.5366 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.35 | 6.498% | $161.1847 | $161.18 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.50 | 8.495% | $239.2315 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.45 | 7.295% | $84.1729 | $84.17 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.27 | 7.600% | $37.9505 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.48 | 9.106% | $203.4609 | $203.46 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.47 | $1,236.1786 | $1,236.17 | $1,236.20 | $1,236.20 | |