| 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 | $235.60 | 5.845% | $249.3708 | $249.37 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.40 | 5.626% | $263.4312 | $263.43 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.49 | 8.301% | $261.5361 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.73 | 12.381% | $110.9538 | $110.95 | $110.95 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.59 | 13.690% | $25.6826 | $25.68 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.96 | 13.399% | $140.5694 | $140.57 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.85 | 11.127% | $203.1957 | $203.20 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.62 | $1,254.7396 | $1,254.74 | $1,254.75 | $1,254.80 | |