| 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 | $236.75 | 5.562% | $249.918 | $249.92 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.67 | 8.318% | $49.4688 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.93 | 12.465% | $58.4031 | $58.40 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.28 | 4.300% | $64.958 | $64.96 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.25 | 6.401% | $223.7081 | $223.71 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.96 | 5.750% | $171.2727 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.90 | 5.672% | $149.9486 | $149.95 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.74 | $967.6773 | $967.68 | $967.60 | $967.70 | |