| 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 | $229.81 | 9.449% | $251.5247 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.64 | 3.367% | $242.5403 | $242.54 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.84 | 6.126% | $195.102 | $195.10 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.62 | 7.479% | $96.3227 | $96.32 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.75 | 4.860% | $136.0559 | $136.06 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.66 | 8.701% | $78.9821 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.57 | 8.281% | $235.587 | $235.59 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.89 | $1,236.1147 | $1,236.11 | $1,236.10 | $1,236.10 | |