| 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 | $237.73 | 5.109% | $249.8756 | $249.88 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.52 | 10.188% | $230.8659 | $230.87 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.48 | 9.310% | $159.0242 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.92 | 8.218% | $239.0752 | $239.08 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.42 | 13.296% | $224.8019 | $224.80 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.96 | 3.419% | $97.1725 | $97.17 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.49 | 4.516% | $194.9119 | $194.91 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.52 | $1,395.7272 | $1,395.73 | $1,395.70 | $1,395.80 | |