| 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 | $238.73 | 5.331% | $251.4567 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.61 | 7.556% | $70.5675 | $70.57 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.65 | 12.827% | $213.9764 | $213.98 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.56 | 11.277% | $192.0196 | $192.02 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.82 | 13.700% | $135.0983 | $135.10 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.31 | 3.406% | $111.999 | $112.00 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.96 | 7.264% | $157.6352 | $157.64 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.64 | $1,132.7527 | $1,132.77 | $1,132.75 | $1,132.80 | |