| 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 | $190.60 | 5.723% | $201.508 | $201.51 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.81 | 13.561% | $253.0253 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.56 | 3.385% | $238.3645 | $238.36 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.52 | 13.220% | $142.1137 | $142.11 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.32 | 12.808% | $211.3119 | $211.31 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.61 | 9.181% | $98.9289 | $98.93 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.97 | 7.733% | $107.7007 | $107.70 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.39 | $1,252.9530 | $1,252.95 | $1,252.95 | $1,252.90 | |