| 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 | $234.74 | 5.175% | $246.8878 | $246.89 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.91 | 13.151% | $251.0934 | $251.09 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.45 | 13.221% | $236.0092 | $236.01 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.89 | 8.345% | $186.2342 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.99 | 5.489% | $249.9984 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.76 | 11.435% | $17.5622 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.26 | 7.122% | $100.9732 | $100.97 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.00 | $1,288.7584 | $1,288.75 | $1,288.75 | $1,288.80 | |