| 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 | $238.95 | 5.366% | $251.7721 | $251.77 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.31 | 13.790% | $140.3144 | $140.31 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.79 | 8.175% | $230.1856 | $230.19 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.43 | 8.465% | $101.3388 | $101.34 | $101.35 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.40 | 8.170% | $83.7236 | $83.72 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.84 | 6.228% | $106.058 | $106.06 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.28 | 13.142% | $102.1446 | $102.14 | $102.15 | $102.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.00 | $1,015.5371 | $1,015.53 | $1,015.50 | $1,015.50 | |