| 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 | $249.82 | 5.791% | $264.2871 | $264.29 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.64 | 9.481% | $54.3464 | $54.35 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.25 | 4.362% | $186.0253 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.37 | 9.436% | $41.9906 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.48 | 5.507% | $253.7232 | $253.72 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.70 | 4.166% | $159.0615 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.83 | 8.525% | $267.8723 | $267.87 | $267.85 | $267.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.09 | $1,227.3064 | $1,227.31 | $1,227.30 | $1,227.30 | |