| 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 | $239.92 | 5.336% | $252.7221 | $252.72 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.79 | 10.390% | $189.639 | $189.64 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.83 | 5.860% | $7.2302 | $7.23 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.70 | 8.206% | $249.6312 | $249.63 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.98 | 3.434% | $21.7005 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.81 | 7.600% | $143.9796 | $143.98 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.93 | 12.843% | $186.112 | $186.11 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.96 | $1,051.0146 | $1,051.01 | $1,051.05 | $1,050.90 | |