| 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 | $234.54 | 5.585% | $247.6391 | $247.64 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.85 | 7.500% | $256.7638 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.58 | 12.584% | $140.2571 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.80 | 8.833% | $75.9654 | $75.97 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.31 | 4.121% | $188.7818 | $188.78 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.76 | 11.166% | $185.3804 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.55 | 9.404% | $129.6984 | $129.70 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.39 | $1,224.4860 | $1,224.49 | $1,224.50 | $1,224.60 | |