| 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 | $234.86 | 5.457% | $247.6763 | $247.68 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.72 | 3.536% | $186.0749 | $186.07 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.86 | 9.443% | $250.4712 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.98 | 5.365% | $121.1487 | $121.15 | $121.15 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.65 | 11.555% | $140.1689 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.54 | 12.487% | $86.0975 | $86.10 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.31 | 6.354% | $253.4522 | $253.45 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.92 | $1,285.0897 | $1,285.09 | $1,285.05 | $1,285.20 | |