| 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 | $238.52 | 5.497% | $251.6314 | $251.63 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.80 | 3.586% | $238.0406 | $238.04 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.87 | 8.414% | $65.9916 | $65.99 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.78 | 12.133% | $235.2326 | $235.23 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.96 | 3.460% | $72.3806 | $72.38 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.98 | 10.742% | $179.3799 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.56 | 11.817% | $130.3339 | $130.33 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.47 | $1,172.9906 | $1,172.98 | $1,173.10 | $1,172.90 | |