| 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 | $111.34 | 5.573% | $117.545 | $117.55 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.99 | 10.828% | $209.4538 | $209.45 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.66 | 6.466% | $223.2166 | $223.22 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.92 | 8.595% | $254.0254 | $254.03 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.78 | 13.668% | $279.3732 | $279.37 | $279.35 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.64 | 8.834% | $173.7426 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.69 | 6.820% | $97.9433 | $97.94 | $97.95 | $97.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,241.02 | $1,355.2999 | $1,355.30 | $1,355.30 | $1,355.20 | |