| 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 | $235.72 | 5.806% | $249.4059 | $249.41 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.31 | 12.323% | $10.4573 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.85 | 6.791% | $15.8585 | $15.86 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.58 | 11.366% | $189.9681 | $189.97 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.87 | 8.594% | $220.3046 | $220.30 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.96 | 5.490% | $171.9065 | $171.91 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.59 | 12.554% | $94.0839 | $94.08 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.88 | $951.9848 | $951.99 | $951.95 | $952.10 | |