| 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 | $236.63 | 5.590% | $249.8576 | $249.86 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.75 | 5.578% | $41.9673 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.77 | 4.570% | $167.0715 | $167.07 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.75 | 3.283% | $24.5297 | $24.53 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.67 | 3.176% | $130.693 | $130.69 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.53 | 12.844% | $189.0476 | $189.05 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.63 | 11.161% | $30.7138 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.73 | $833.8805 | $833.88 | $833.85 | $833.90 | |