| 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 | $236.96 | 5.634% | $250.3103 | $250.31 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.40 | 12.223% | $24.0157 | $24.02 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.33 | 3.357% | $148.1416 | $148.14 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.59 | 8.785% | $137.7109 | $137.71 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.78 | 8.833% | $115.1235 | $115.12 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.35 | 9.636% | $190.054 | $190.05 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.30 | 10.649% | $40.1656 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.71 | $905.5216 | $905.52 | $905.45 | $905.50 | |