| 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 | $236.45 | 5.511% | $249.4808 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.64 | 3.630% | $177.8705 | $177.87 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.87 | 13.805% | $133.0039 | $133.00 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.92 | 9.442% | $137.8094 | $137.81 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.88 | 3.832% | $40.3699 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.65 | 10.278% | $238.9173 | $238.92 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.69 | 6.194% | $93.1215 | $93.12 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.10 | $1,070.5733 | $1,070.57 | $1,070.50 | $1,070.60 | |