| 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 | $236.29 | 5.454% | $249.1773 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.79 | 5.805% | $129.918 | $129.92 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.60 | 9.226% | $157.9408 | $157.94 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.75 | 8.623% | $216.9744 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.65 | 7.827% | $191.5547 | $191.55 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.45 | 12.126% | $126.0857 | $126.09 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.62 | 8.321% | $18.003 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.15 | $1,089.6539 | $1,089.65 | $1,089.65 | $1,089.70 | |