| 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 | $235.71 | 5.625% | $248.9687 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.39 | 12.445% | $10.5586 | $10.56 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.31 | 3.754% | $177.741 | $177.74 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.43 | 6.830% | $114.7675 | $114.77 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.79 | 11.801% | $113.8022 | $113.80 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.60 | 10.122% | $17.179 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.40 | 6.145% | $225.452 | $225.45 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.63 | $908.4690 | $908.47 | $908.45 | $908.60 | |