| 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 | $227.30 | 5.400% | $239.5742 | $239.57 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.92 | 6.428% | $113.7928 | $113.79 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.35 | 5.224% | $150.8386 | $150.84 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.36 | 9.293% | $70.341 | $70.34 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.93 | 12.504% | $58.4233 | $58.42 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.31 | 10.533% | $186.0381 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.85 | 4.263% | $251.1174 | $251.12 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.02 | $1,070.1254 | $1,070.12 | $1,070.10 | $1,070.00 | |