| 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 | 6.385% | $250.8665 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.78 | 13.545% | $209.8085 | $209.81 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.70 | 12.458% | $135.7368 | $135.74 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.34 | 5.728% | $55.338 | $55.34 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.27 | 7.820% | $197.6017 | $197.60 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.97 | 11.334% | $152.4942 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.57 | 5.874% | $75.774 | $75.77 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.44 | $1,077.6197 | $1,077.62 | $1,077.60 | $1,077.60 | |