| 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 | $238.49 | 5.112% | $250.6816 | $250.68 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.35 | 7.217% | $95.7984 | $95.80 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.67 | 10.635% | $10.6984 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.89 | 9.757% | $218.2957 | $218.30 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.85 | 12.419% | $56.0409 | $56.04 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.36 | 5.646% | $207.4465 | $207.45 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.96 | 9.579% | $242.1258 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.57 | $1,081.0873 | $1,081.10 | $1,081.15 | $1,081.00 | |