| 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 | $238.87 | 5.453% | $251.8956 | $251.90 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.37 | 10.502% | $197.1024 | $197.10 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.44 | 5.334% | $130.0243 | $130.02 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.45 | 9.213% | $124.9943 | $124.99 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.25 | 8.620% | $210.9944 | $210.99 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.65 | 9.863% | $42.462 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.26 | 10.568% | $170.5622 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.29 | $1,128.0352 | $1,128.02 | $1,128.00 | $1,128.10 | |