| 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 | $239.90 | 4.693% | $251.1585 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.26 | 9.436% | $51.7195 | $51.72 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.81 | 7.309% | $171.4905 | $171.49 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.50 | 7.306% | $217.2947 | $217.29 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.26 | 12.705% | $49.8832 | $49.88 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.62 | 4.326% | $17.339 | $17.34 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.61 | 11.445% | $69.7757 | $69.78 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.96 | $828.6611 | $828.66 | $828.70 | $828.70 | |