| 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 | $231.68 | 5.499% | $244.4201 | $244.42 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.95 | 10.460% | $168.9486 | $168.95 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.66 | 9.540% | $109.1676 | $109.17 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.56 | 9.779% | $260.791 | $260.79 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.32 | 12.319% | $107.0625 | $107.06 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.88 | 10.847% | $217.1271 | $217.13 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.48 | 10.460% | $151.8604 | $151.86 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.53 | $1,259.3773 | $1,259.38 | $1,259.35 | $1,259.40 | |