| 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 | $236.72 | 5.176% | $248.9726 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.32 | 6.532% | $109.0035 | $109.00 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.77 | 3.421% | $81.4647 | $81.46 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.84 | 8.269% | $190.3802 | $190.38 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.48 | 12.497% | $66.9132 | $66.91 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.42 | 5.780% | $142.1895 | $142.19 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.25 | 6.241% | $244.6199 | $244.62 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.80 | $1,083.5436 | $1,083.53 | $1,083.50 | $1,083.60 | |