| 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 | $236.72 | 6.311% | $251.6594 | $251.66 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.39 | 9.633% | $187.9 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.53 | 3.701% | $180.9894 | $180.99 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.71 | 9.102% | $49.8705 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.71 | 4.331% | $259.4816 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.80 | 12.814% | $62.9502 | $62.95 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.74 | 7.539% | $112.6363 | $112.64 | $112.65 | $112.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.60 | $1,105.4874 | $1,105.49 | $1,105.50 | $1,105.60 | |