| 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 | $235.81 | 5.670% | $249.1804 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.45 | 9.311% | $250.8141 | $250.81 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.73 | 10.263% | $84.6048 | $84.60 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.72 | 6.753% | $108.5892 | $108.59 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.87 | 12.380% | $58.2915 | $58.29 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.87 | 9.556% | $198.1539 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.66 | 11.406% | $268.1097 | $268.11 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.11 | $1,217.7436 | $1,217.73 | $1,217.75 | $1,217.80 | |