| 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 | $247.66 | 5.125% | $260.3526 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.28 | 12.126% | $53.0132 | $53.01 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.56 | 11.144% | $260.6994 | $260.70 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.30 | 9.590% | $195.399 | $195.40 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.36 | 3.571% | $36.6227 | $36.62 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.33 | 13.803% | $84.5898 | $84.59 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.68 | 3.119% | $221.3759 | $221.38 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.17 | $1,112.0526 | $1,112.05 | $1,112.05 | $1,112.10 | |