| 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 | $235.75 | 5.690% | $249.1642 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.25 | 3.701% | $87.3681 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.48 | 6.186% | $238.3663 | $238.37 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.28 | 4.433% | $162.1636 | $162.16 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.74 | 4.436% | $146.9832 | $146.98 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.73 | 5.280% | $28.1413 | $28.14 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.47 | 13.222% | $37.8954 | $37.90 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.70 | $950.0821 | $950.08 | $950.05 | $950.20 | |