| 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 | $234.99 | 5.803% | $248.6265 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.35 | 5.536% | $188.2235 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.78 | 9.769% | $162.2166 | $162.22 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.78 | 6.634% | $159.7164 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.92 | 13.376% | $140.4955 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.60 | 13.407% | $95.9423 | $95.94 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.94 | 11.644% | $209.8237 | $209.82 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.36 | $1,205.0445 | $1,205.05 | $1,205.00 | $1,204.90 | |