| 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 | $237.42 | 6.116% | $251.9406 | $251.94 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.90 | 4.660% | $127.5805 | $127.58 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.74 | 5.212% | $97.5736 | $97.57 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.63 | 9.102% | $199.253 | $199.25 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.95 | 3.617% | $187.495 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.62 | 11.825% | $158.3666 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.56 | 8.424% | $122.0421 | $122.04 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.82 | $1,144.2514 | $1,144.25 | $1,144.25 | $1,144.30 | |