| 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 | $236.86 | 5.216% | $249.2146 | $249.21 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.42 | 10.764% | $126.7362 | $126.74 | $126.75 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.68 | 3.399% | $110.3061 | $110.31 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.43 | 4.641% | $132.2976 | $132.30 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.78 | 5.638% | $236.3967 | $236.40 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.60 | 13.556% | $156.2531 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.64 | 7.776% | $156.965 | $156.97 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.41 | $1,168.1693 | $1,168.18 | $1,168.15 | $1,168.20 | |