| 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 | $238.36 | 5.191% | $250.7333 | $250.73 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.28 | 13.180% | $22.9529 | $22.95 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.57 | 8.185% | $157.4849 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.78 | 6.364% | $231.6395 | $231.64 | $231.65 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.67 | 13.659% | $183.7525 | $183.75 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.71 | 7.747% | $69.7231 | $69.72 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.28 | 8.188% | $179.895 | $179.90 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.65 | $1,096.1812 | $1,096.17 | $1,096.20 | $1,096.20 | |