| 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 | $237.62 | 5.813% | $251.4329 | $251.43 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.61 | 5.387% | $243.033 | $243.03 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.34 | 9.627% | $130.8289 | $130.83 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.89 | 6.725% | $138.6251 | $138.63 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.54 | 9.734% | $33.5128 | $33.51 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.95 | 5.585% | $172.0508 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.38 | 11.461% | $150.8959 | $150.90 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.33 | $1,120.3794 | $1,120.38 | $1,120.45 | $1,120.30 | |