| 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 | $238.86 | 5.331% | $251.5936 | $251.59 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.76 | 10.787% | $214.6609 | $214.66 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.92 | 8.355% | $53.0073 | $53.01 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.64 | 12.797% | $146.23 | $146.23 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.25 | 3.352% | $210.0629 | $210.06 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.65 | 5.568% | $59.8043 | $59.80 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.74 | 13.489% | $209.6596 | $209.66 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.82 | $1,145.0186 | $1,145.01 | $1,145.00 | $1,145.10 | |