| 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 | $233.77 | 6.286% | $248.4648 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.86 | 6.165% | $190.9484 | $190.95 | $190.95 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.77 | 5.834% | $84.4238 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.94 | 10.740% | $207.0174 | $207.02 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.71 | 12.208% | $133.2021 | $133.20 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.89 | 9.240% | $78.5326 | $78.53 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.86 | 8.659% | $267.149 | $267.15 | $267.15 | $267.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.80 | $1,209.7381 | $1,209.73 | $1,209.70 | $1,209.60 | |