| 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 | $233.99 | 6.713% | $249.6977 | $249.70 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.53 | 7.699% | $50.1123 | $50.11 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.52 | 9.700% | $189.2544 | $189.25 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.42 | 13.413% | $126.3648 | $126.36 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.43 | 8.102% | $36.1385 | $36.14 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.82 | 3.772% | $246.7906 | $246.79 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.38 | 10.561% | $272.4002 | $272.40 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.09 | $1,170.7585 | $1,170.75 | $1,170.75 | $1,170.80 | |