| 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 | $236.64 | 5.392% | $249.3996 | $249.40 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.54 | 13.156% | $25.5054 | $25.51 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.48 | 5.135% | $9.9668 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.64 | 9.731% | $232.2347 | $232.23 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.77 | 8.331% | $151.4142 | $151.41 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.38 | 11.454% | $90.7013 | $90.70 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.84 | 9.646% | $238.8528 | $238.85 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.29 | $998.0748 | $998.07 | $998.05 | $998.10 | |