| 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 | $231.95 | 8.500% | $251.6658 | $251.67 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.36 | 4.154% | $178.4783 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.67 | 9.671% | $234.334 | $234.33 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.77 | 4.239% | $32.0743 | $32.07 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.94 | 5.529% | $40.0377 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.72 | 11.208% | $138.6986 | $138.70 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.60 | 3.316% | $244.4457 | $244.45 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.01 | $1,119.7344 | $1,119.74 | $1,119.75 | $1,119.70 | |