| 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 | $238.40 | 5.445% | $251.3809 | $251.38 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.84 | 13.246% | $247.8275 | $247.83 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.58 | 6.778% | $192.8197 | $192.82 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.59 | 5.693% | $120.0567 | $120.06 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.50 | 12.637% | $50.1235 | $50.12 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.77 | 8.647% | $69.2842 | $69.28 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.32 | 4.315% | $181.8419 | $181.84 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.00 | $1,113.3344 | $1,113.33 | $1,113.35 | $1,113.30 | |