| 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 | $236.42 | 5.694% | $249.8818 | $249.88 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.98 | 5.745% | $128.9878 | $128.99 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.36 | 8.386% | $70.8411 | $70.84 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.88 | 7.202% | $59.9045 | $59.90 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.49 | 11.579% | $228.1679 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.76 | 13.453% | $211.8848 | $211.88 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.61 | 4.349% | $27.7673 | $27.77 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.50 | $977.4352 | $977.43 | $977.45 | $977.50 | |