| 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 | $235.54 | 4.635% | $246.4573 | $246.46 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.27 | 11.648% | $58.3584 | $58.36 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.68 | 8.132% | $151.0388 | $151.04 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.92 | 10.160% | $251.0767 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.81 | 11.463% | $115.7097 | $115.71 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.29 | 3.577% | $129.7716 | $129.77 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.58 | 4.609% | $75.9252 | $75.93 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.09 | $1,028.3377 | $1,028.35 | $1,028.35 | $1,028.40 | |