| 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 | $238.67 | 5.145% | $250.9496 | $250.95 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.65 | 7.102% | $30.6847 | $30.68 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.79 | 7.142% | $16.9177 | $16.92 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.36 | 13.171% | $41.149 | $41.15 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.25 | 9.566% | $254.467 | $254.47 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.88 | 6.726% | $42.5623 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.82 | 7.684% | $51.4945 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.42 | $688.2248 | $688.22 | $688.20 | $688.20 | |