| 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 | $233.33 | 7.496% | $250.8204 | $250.82 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.35 | 8.590% | $174.1241 | $174.12 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.71 | 8.288% | $158.8693 | $158.87 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.61 | 5.719% | $6.988 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.55 | 4.790% | $173.4798 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.45 | 10.444% | $135.2387 | $135.24 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.34 | 11.285% | $56.0209 | $56.02 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.34 | $955.5412 | $955.54 | $955.50 | $955.50 | |