| 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 | $236.80 | 5.690% | $250.2739 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.31 | 7.645% | $13.2511 | $13.25 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.53 | 6.702% | $52.8495 | $52.85 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.82 | 11.588% | $208.4687 | $208.47 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.34 | 9.576% | $227.1949 | $227.19 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.52 | 3.840% | $235.2184 | $235.22 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.90 | 10.346% | $106.9253 | $106.93 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.22 | $1,094.1818 | $1,094.18 | $1,094.15 | $1,094.20 | |