| 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 | $236.57 | 5.326% | $249.1697 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.98 | 8.344% | $85.5701 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.94 | 5.511% | $52.6922 | $52.69 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.88 | 12.718% | $19.0268 | $19.03 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.99 | 5.501% | $237.3667 | $237.37 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.39 | 4.635% | $182.473 | $182.47 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.64 | 13.650% | $100.7394 | $100.74 | $100.75 | $100.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.39 | $927.0379 | $927.04 | $927.00 | $927.10 | |