| 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 | $235.93 | 5.184% | $248.1606 | $248.16 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.41 | 12.577% | $240.2506 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.75 | 11.335% | $27.5554 | $27.56 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.80 | 12.320% | $168.2554 | $168.26 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.45 | 11.823% | $186.1294 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.79 | 4.671% | $13.3874 | $13.39 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.54 | 7.852% | $101.9633 | $101.96 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.67 | $985.7021 | $985.71 | $985.70 | $985.90 | |