| 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 | $235.52 | 6.134% | $249.9668 | $249.97 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.95 | 5.692% | $208.1604 | $208.16 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.60 | 6.330% | $81.4488 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.33 | 8.400% | $70.8177 | $70.82 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.83 | 3.203% | $34.9136 | $34.91 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.90 | 6.114% | $251.3841 | $251.38 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.98 | 10.514% | $277.368 | $277.37 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.11 | $1,174.0594 | $1,174.06 | $1,174.00 | $1,174.10 | |