| 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 | $239.51 | 4.737% | $250.8556 | $250.86 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.50 | 11.168% | $147.2976 | $147.30 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.80 | 8.633% | $127.9697 | $127.97 | $127.95 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.65 | 12.212% | $27.6603 | $27.66 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.39 | 10.587% | $202.8055 | $202.81 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.50 | 6.444% | $265.5778 | $265.58 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.35 | 7.446% | $87.4073 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.70 | $1,109.5738 | $1,109.59 | $1,109.55 | $1,109.70 | |