| 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 | $237.70 | 5.860% | $251.6292 | $251.63 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.83 | 11.292% | $27.6338 | $27.63 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.41 | 3.366% | $25.2316 | $25.23 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.41 | 6.823% | $39.9625 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.77 | 3.611% | $247.392 | $247.39 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.97 | 13.823% | $216.2296 | $216.23 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.88 | 12.152% | $146.7845 | $146.78 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.97 | $954.8632 | $954.85 | $954.95 | $954.80 | |