| 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 | $236.78 | 5.737% | $250.3641 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.93 | 9.603% | $129.2548 | $129.25 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.79 | 9.614% | $44.7116 | $44.71 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.52 | 7.141% | $263.0526 | $263.05 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.38 | 3.672% | $19.0549 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.67 | 6.135% | $90.9259 | $90.93 | $90.95 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.30 | 11.376% | $217.5173 | $217.52 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.37 | $1,014.8812 | $1,014.87 | $1,014.85 | $1,015.00 | |