| 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 | $235.65 | 5.645% | $248.9524 | $248.95 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.45 | 12.800% | $26.4516 | $26.45 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.27 | 8.673% | $141.5683 | $141.57 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.84 | 7.274% | $142.5028 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.84 | 5.660% | $128.7361 | $128.74 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.61 | 8.735% | $205.0851 | $205.09 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.53 | 9.660% | $205.6454 | $205.65 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.19 | $1,098.9417 | $1,098.95 | $1,098.95 | $1,099.00 | |