| 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 | $235.34 | 5.800% | $248.9897 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.59 | 13.528% | $239.0786 | $239.08 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.58 | 8.674% | $123.4319 | $123.43 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.44 | 9.398% | $194.1158 | $194.12 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.91 | 13.151% | $10.0818 | $10.08 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.55 | 3.385% | $124.6306 | $124.63 | $124.65 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.54 | 6.856% | $228.1803 | $228.18 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.95 | $1,168.5087 | $1,168.51 | $1,168.60 | $1,168.50 | |