| 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 | $236.78 | 5.341% | $249.4264 | $249.43 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.75 | 4.308% | $5.9977 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.91 | 11.207% | $244.5553 | $244.56 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.60 | 9.685% | $149.8297 | $149.83 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.95 | 12.124% | $73.9458 | $73.95 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.50 | 7.858% | $255.0842 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.85 | 11.315% | $258.0838 | $258.08 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.34 | $1,236.9229 | $1,236.93 | $1,237.00 | $1,236.90 | |