| 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 | $239.96 | 4.829% | $251.5477 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.41 | 12.380% | $257.811 | $257.81 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.86 | 10.602% | $141.4157 | $141.42 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.29 | 9.475% | $13.4545 | $13.45 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.97 | 8.742% | $110.8842 | $110.88 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.66 | 4.524% | $186.7426 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.44 | 9.193% | $106.3977 | $106.40 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.59 | $1,068.2534 | $1,068.25 | $1,068.25 | $1,068.20 | |