| 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 | $235.99 | 5.460% | $248.8751 | $248.88 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.39 | 11.110% | $18.2109 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.73 | 11.524% | $264.0108 | $264.01 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.90 | 6.261% | $145.4713 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.86 | 12.387% | $53.7884 | $53.79 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.74 | 3.552% | $172.6626 | $172.66 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.75 | 13.388% | $216.2876 | $216.29 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.36 | $1,119.3067 | $1,119.31 | $1,119.30 | $1,119.40 | |