| 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 | $237.70 | 5.239% | $250.1531 | $250.15 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.34 | 13.604% | $227.5943 | $227.59 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.49 | 7.289% | $231.1971 | $231.20 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.87 | 8.700% | $96.6017 | $96.60 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.49 | 8.181% | $199.5831 | $199.58 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.93 | 11.350% | $38.8946 | $38.89 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.34 | 12.245% | $118.2389 | $118.24 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.16 | $1,162.2628 | $1,162.25 | $1,162.30 | $1,162.30 | |