| 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 | $238.71 | 5.300% | $251.3616 | $251.36 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.27 | 3.207% | $195.3399 | $195.34 | $195.35 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.97 | 10.528% | $144.7585 | $144.76 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.71 | 11.712% | $118.0908 | $118.09 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.40 | 12.164% | $166.4514 | $166.45 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.47 | 12.433% | $32.0097 | $32.01 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.52 | 13.531% | $231.0583 | $231.06 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.05 | $1,139.0702 | $1,139.07 | $1,139.05 | $1,139.20 | |