| 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 | $236.37 | 5.550% | $249.4885 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.30 | 8.353% | $217.0311 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.60 | 13.607% | $110.8804 | $110.88 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.69 | 5.375% | $197.7783 | $197.78 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.74 | 8.617% | $87.6974 | $87.70 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.56 | 10.738% | $64.8482 | $64.85 | $64.85 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.94 | 6.127% | $183.536 | $183.54 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.20 | $1,111.2599 | $1,111.27 | $1,111.35 | $1,111.20 | |