| 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 | $236.80 | 5.396% | $249.5777 | $249.58 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.67 | 7.860% | $109.6613 | $109.66 | $109.65 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.46 | 8.438% | $139.2995 | $139.30 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.30 | 10.236% | $176.7083 | $176.71 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.25 | 13.462% | $167.0728 | $167.07 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.88 | 6.800% | $198.5198 | $198.52 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.34 | 10.410% | $206.8421 | $206.84 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.70 | $1,247.6815 | $1,247.68 | $1,247.65 | $1,247.70 | |