| 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 | $235.67 | 5.502% | $248.6366 | $248.64 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.73 | 7.870% | $157.199 | $157.20 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.72 | 8.354% | $98.2987 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.41 | 8.778% | $199.5097 | $199.51 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.80 | 7.147% | $266.5817 | $266.58 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.74 | 9.824% | $163.3522 | $163.35 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.66 | 10.215% | $61.3457 | $61.35 | $61.35 | $61.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.73 | $1,194.9236 | $1,194.93 | $1,194.95 | $1,194.90 | |