| 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 | $237.79 | 5.727% | $251.4082 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.76 | 11.555% | $8.6567 | $8.66 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.48 | 4.274% | $102.689 | $102.69 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.29 | 8.214% | $268.6845 | $268.68 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.88 | 6.111% | $86.8837 | $86.88 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.70 | 5.155% | $214.2007 | $214.20 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.44 | 12.337% | $255.4993 | $255.50 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.34 | $1,188.0221 | $1,188.02 | $1,188.05 | $1,188.10 | |