| 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 | $238.66 | 5.381% | $251.5023 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.47 | 10.198% | $61.1268 | $61.13 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.41 | 3.136% | $248.9806 | $248.98 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.42 | 12.857% | $42.2311 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.58 | 8.436% | $22.3161 | $22.32 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.74 | 6.437% | $139.1557 | $139.16 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.58 | 9.375% | $15.9469 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.86 | $781.2595 | $781.27 | $781.30 | $781.20 | |