| 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 | $235.78 | 5.758% | $249.3562 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.57 | 6.270% | $143.0075 | $143.01 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.53 | 12.295% | $69.0951 | $69.10 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.50 | 8.375% | $40.6406 | $40.64 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.72 | 8.305% | $175.1508 | $175.15 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.96 | 9.597% | $134.7605 | $134.76 | $134.75 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.67 | 3.813% | $219.741 | $219.74 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.73 | $1,031.7517 | $1,031.76 | $1,031.75 | $1,031.80 | |