| 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 | $234.75 | 6.553% | $250.1332 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.69 | 9.873% | $204.0232 | $204.02 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.46 | 5.702% | $226.6885 | $226.69 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.75 | 3.426% | $237.6212 | $237.62 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.32 | 3.417% | $121.3288 | $121.33 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.25 | 8.562% | $112.0903 | $112.09 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.49 | 13.241% | $95.6773 | $95.68 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.71 | $1,247.5625 | $1,247.56 | $1,247.60 | $1,247.50 | |