| 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 | $236.85 | 5.626% | $250.1752 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.64 | 11.557% | $7.4074 | $7.41 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.88 | 6.203% | $159.1771 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.67 | 10.288% | $215.8005 | $215.80 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.95 | 12.868% | $250.5105 | $250.51 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.81 | 8.327% | $55.0409 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.52 | 5.192% | $34.2084 | $34.21 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.32 | $972.3200 | $972.33 | $972.35 | $972.30 | |