| 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 | $235.76 | 5.673% | $249.1347 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.84 | 9.214% | $240.0961 | $240.10 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.94 | 13.509% | $194.0323 | $194.03 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.32 | 6.538% | $16.3216 | $16.32 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.77 | 5.832% | $59.0225 | $59.02 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.53 | 3.510% | $197.2176 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.54 | 4.169% | $218.2757 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.70 | $1,174.1005 | $1,174.10 | $1,174.10 | $1,174.00 | |