| 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 | $236.54 | 5.256% | $248.9725 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.85 | 12.345% | $232.3856 | $232.39 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.25 | 9.167% | $127.9983 | $128.00 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.70 | 7.833% | $228.2825 | $228.28 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.81 | 10.242% | $78.0624 | $78.06 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.75 | 6.683% | $167.2256 | $167.23 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.50 | 6.428% | $266.6021 | $266.60 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.40 | $1,349.5290 | $1,349.53 | $1,349.55 | $1,349.60 | |