| 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 | $238.38 | 5.697% | $251.9605 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.62 | 6.767% | $241.9554 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.25 | 8.789% | $39.436 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.72 | 7.342% | $240.1455 | $240.15 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.62 | 8.601% | $77.78 | $77.78 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.78 | 11.792% | $175.2675 | $175.27 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.30 | 13.847% | $134.681 | $134.68 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.67 | $1,161.2259 | $1,161.24 | $1,161.25 | $1,161.30 | |