| 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 | 5.347% | $249.6303 | $249.63 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.75 | 9.792% | $80.9716 | $80.97 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.30 | 13.150% | $104.4375 | $104.44 | $104.45 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.80 | 6.868% | $246.6513 | $246.65 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.97 | 6.724% | $200.6091 | $200.61 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.40 | 13.404% | $129.7342 | $129.73 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.27 | 11.470% | $275.6319 | $275.63 | $275.65 | $275.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.45 | $1,287.6659 | $1,287.66 | $1,287.70 | $1,287.60 | |