| 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 | $234.68 | 5.870% | $248.4557 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.41 | 11.855% | $125.7362 | $125.74 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.46 | 3.240% | $44.8681 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.77 | 4.723% | $178.8355 | $178.84 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.81 | 3.671% | $255.8704 | $255.87 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.32 | 11.324% | $208.5321 | $208.53 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.83 | 3.744% | $56.8828 | $56.88 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.28 | $1,119.1808 | $1,119.19 | $1,119.20 | $1,119.20 | |