| 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 | $236.51 | 5.555% | $249.6481 | $249.65 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.52 | 7.661% | $156.6683 | $156.67 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.32 | 5.175% | $98.1493 | $98.15 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.32 | 6.575% | $149.546 | $149.55 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.25 | 11.632% | $12.5586 | $12.56 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.79 | 7.558% | $208.4366 | $208.44 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.66 | 9.279% | $138.4128 | $138.41 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.37 | $1,013.4197 | $1,013.43 | $1,013.40 | $1,013.30 | |