| 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 | $234.88 | 6.272% | $249.6117 | $249.61 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.69 | 3.486% | $142.4899 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.84 | 4.398% | $8.1848 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.75 | 4.640% | $86.5896 | $86.59 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.63 | 12.140% | $239.5647 | $239.56 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.57 | 8.522% | $191.6173 | $191.62 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.25 | 12.810% | $118.7325 | $118.73 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.61 | $1,036.7905 | $1,036.78 | $1,036.80 | $1,036.80 | |