| 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 | $241.82 | 5.225% | $254.4551 | $254.46 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.60 | 8.366% | $189.207 | $189.21 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.30 | 12.388% | $279.0594 | $279.06 | $279.05 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.54 | 10.288% | $199.114 | $199.11 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.75 | 6.865% | $136.52 | $136.52 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.63 | 10.419% | $125.4691 | $125.47 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.64 | 5.148% | $32.2173 | $32.22 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.28 | $1,216.0419 | $1,216.05 | $1,215.95 | $1,216.10 | |