| 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 | $238.96 | 5.427% | $251.9284 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.70 | 10.347% | $107.809 | $107.81 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.97 | 9.608% | $87.6535 | $87.65 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.77 | 10.440% | $54.966 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.48 | 10.184% | $193.3509 | $193.35 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.42 | 9.755% | $240.8244 | $240.82 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.45 | 7.390% | $244.2586 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.75 | $1,180.7908 | $1,180.79 | $1,180.75 | $1,180.90 | |