| 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 | $237.51 | 5.615% | $250.8462 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.97 | 5.370% | $202.2788 | $202.28 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.86 | 7.638% | $174.2229 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.53 | 12.340% | $130.9098 | $130.91 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.65 | 7.387% | $256.2791 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.91 | 8.444% | $18.3379 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.57 | 10.636% | $141.1383 | $141.14 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.00 | $1,174.0130 | $1,174.02 | $1,174.05 | $1,173.90 | |