| 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 | $236.80 | 5.555% | $249.9542 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.76 | 5.523% | $155.9208 | $155.92 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.31 | 4.789% | $214.0944 | $214.09 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.28 | 6.829% | $100.7184 | $100.72 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.43 | 8.397% | $79.5959 | $79.60 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.73 | 13.119% | $180.685 | $180.69 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.51 | 3.432% | $164.9844 | $164.98 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.82 | $1,145.9531 | $1,145.95 | $1,145.95 | $1,146.00 | |