| 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 | $236.38 | 5.672% | $249.7875 | $249.79 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.49 | 3.429% | $254.9421 | $254.94 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.70 | 11.480% | $182.4928 | $182.49 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.31 | 5.763% | $211.8539 | $211.85 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.75 | 13.280% | $69.9504 | $69.95 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.81 | 4.689% | $88.7867 | $88.79 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.42 | 3.481% | $242.5802 | $242.58 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,227.86 | $1,300.3936 | $1,300.39 | $1,300.45 | $1,300.50 | |