| 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 | $237.33 | 5.500% | $250.3832 | $250.38 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.82 | 11.289% | $137.798 | $137.80 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.66 | 12.543% | $204.4456 | $204.45 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.94 | 11.756% | $192.1533 | $192.15 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.74 | 7.723% | $122.5241 | $122.52 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.97 | 11.833% | $248.2357 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.95 | 3.264% | $14.4053 | $14.41 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.41 | $1,169.9452 | $1,169.95 | $1,169.95 | $1,169.90 | |