| 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 | $246.61 | 3.842% | $256.0848 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.63 | 11.852% | $36.4973 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.38 | 9.636% | $226.2668 | $226.27 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.25 | 9.370% | $129.33 | $129.33 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.48 | 6.471% | $257.1062 | $257.11 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.32 | 5.549% | $83.7215 | $83.72 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.61 | 11.561% | $237.1898 | $237.19 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.28 | $1,226.1964 | $1,226.20 | $1,226.20 | $1,226.20 | |