| 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 | $236.41 | 5.135% | $248.5497 | $248.55 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.80 | 11.680% | $147.1942 | $147.19 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.82 | 5.870% | $138.4991 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.92 | 10.383% | $47.3764 | $47.38 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.98 | 5.456% | $165.5448 | $165.54 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.58 | 9.238% | $112.0563 | $112.06 | $112.05 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.63 | 12.432% | $243.5614 | $243.56 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.14 | $1,102.7819 | $1,102.78 | $1,102.80 | $1,102.80 | |