| 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 | $236.54 | 6.297% | $251.4349 | $251.43 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.35 | 5.480% | $132.2192 | $132.22 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.82 | 7.184% | $35.1778 | $35.18 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.40 | 4.156% | $128.5285 | $128.53 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.63 | 8.504% | $62.5309 | $62.53 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.60 | 6.605% | $70.9989 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.81 | 4.254% | $57.1416 | $57.14 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.15 | $738.0318 | $738.03 | $738.10 | $737.90 | |