| 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 | $236.57 | 5.505% | $249.5932 | $249.59 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.42 | 5.700% | $37.4389 | $37.44 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.47 | 10.663% | $172.0478 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.36 | 11.535% | $250.2399 | $250.24 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.72 | 3.784% | $23.5797 | $23.58 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.43 | 8.442% | $265.0648 | $265.06 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.91 | 3.313% | $46.3979 | $46.40 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.88 | $1,044.3622 | $1,044.36 | $1,044.40 | $1,044.30 | |