| 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 | $224.86 | 11.794% | $251.38 | $251.38 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.42 | 11.636% | $262.8135 | $262.81 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.89 | 3.110% | $62.7837 | $62.78 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.96 | 9.625% | $270.7299 | $270.73 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.46 | 4.157% | $187.9617 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.72 | 5.549% | $74.6443 | $74.64 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.75 | 5.188% | $6.0483 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.06 | $1,116.3614 | $1,116.35 | $1,116.40 | $1,116.30 | |