| 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 | $237.89 | 5.763% | $251.5996 | $251.60 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.44 | 5.778% | $257.506 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.66 | 7.104% | $46.7616 | $46.76 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.55 | 7.428% | $178.9213 | $178.92 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.32 | 6.588% | $128.2467 | $128.25 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.52 | 11.418% | $38.4615 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.97 | 10.165% | $216.992 | $216.99 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.35 | $1,118.4887 | $1,118.49 | $1,118.45 | $1,118.50 | |