| 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 | $238.57 | 5.146% | $250.8468 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.49 | 5.669% | $154.7945 | $154.79 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.74 | 6.163% | $149.4138 | $149.41 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.87 | 6.147% | $210.0331 | $210.03 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.75 | 11.825% | $121.6097 | $121.61 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.77 | 4.727% | $130.6679 | $130.67 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.30 | 12.860% | $73.6976 | $73.70 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.49 | $1,091.0634 | $1,091.06 | $1,091.05 | $1,091.00 | |