| 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 | $236.79 | 5.200% | $249.1031 | $249.10 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.57 | 12.609% | $134.6466 | $134.65 | $134.65 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.69 | 10.413% | $67.0096 | $67.01 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.56 | 10.753% | $135.7389 | $135.74 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.76 | 9.475% | $159.5708 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.49 | 9.148% | $112.9573 | $112.96 | $112.95 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.42 | 6.371% | $256.8009 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.28 | $1,115.8272 | $1,115.83 | $1,115.80 | $1,115.80 | |