| 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 | $236.27 | 6.432% | $251.4669 | $251.47 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.40 | 4.609% | $225.3278 | $225.33 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.49 | 10.586% | $97.8576 | $97.86 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.46 | 7.370% | $49.8841 | $49.88 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.31 | 6.630% | $149.6126 | $149.61 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.59 | 13.295% | $75.4431 | $75.44 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.96 | 3.775% | $209.584 | $209.58 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.48 | $1,059.1761 | $1,059.17 | $1,059.20 | $1,059.20 | |