| 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 | $234.59 | 5.150% | $246.6714 | $246.67 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.73 | 4.405% | $239.8496 | $239.85 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.87 | 10.171% | $276.386 | $276.39 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.96 | 9.399% | $6.5202 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.68 | 11.695% | $18.6307 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.43 | 6.666% | $191.3908 | $191.39 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.67 | 5.370% | $206.1775 | $206.18 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.93 | $1,185.6262 | $1,185.63 | $1,185.65 | $1,185.60 | |