| 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 | $238.60 | 5.252% | $251.1313 | $251.13 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.26 | 9.559% | $243.5058 | $243.51 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.89 | 11.870% | $108.3908 | $108.39 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.75 | 8.509% | $184.194 | $184.19 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.72 | 3.143% | $7.9626 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.35 | 11.424% | $5.9612 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.70 | 10.542% | $235.1228 | $235.12 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.27 | $1,036.2685 | $1,036.26 | $1,036.25 | $1,036.30 | |