| 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 | $235.40 | 5.517% | $248.387 | $248.39 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.30 | 5.551% | $52.0366 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.49 | 10.471% | $204.9127 | $204.91 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.56 | 10.478% | $101.1537 | $101.15 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.72 | 9.685% | $106.0873 | $106.09 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.63 | 7.692% | $269.9085 | $269.91 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.90 | 7.401% | $179.2523 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.00 | $1,161.7381 | $1,161.74 | $1,161.75 | $1,161.80 | |