| 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 | $235.66 | 5.688% | $249.0643 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.57 | 5.438% | $204.0963 | $204.10 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.85 | 9.200% | $42.4242 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.65 | 4.739% | $125.3202 | $125.32 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.82 | 6.616% | $15.8005 | $15.80 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.84 | 11.813% | $278.2355 | $278.24 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.84 | 5.418% | $251.7804 | $251.78 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.23 | $1,166.7214 | $1,166.72 | $1,166.70 | $1,166.70 | |