| 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 | $234.72 | 6.248% | $249.3853 | $249.39 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.28 | 7.698% | $120.9233 | $120.92 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.94 | 12.787% | $29.2569 | $29.26 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.63 | 13.511% | $250.4393 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.84 | 12.822% | $40.4354 | $40.44 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.71 | 7.378% | $138.2062 | $138.21 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.73 | 4.211% | $208.1406 | $208.14 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.85 | $1,036.7870 | $1,036.80 | $1,036.80 | $1,036.70 | |