| 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 | $235.37 | 6.632% | $250.9797 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.75 | 3.551% | $96.0436 | $96.04 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.40 | 8.171% | $91.2963 | $91.30 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.47 | 8.873% | $236.7661 | $236.77 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.78 | 3.729% | $254.9451 | $254.95 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.66 | 8.655% | $201.7289 | $201.73 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.74 | 11.873% | $154.0939 | $154.09 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.17 | $1,285.8536 | $1,285.86 | $1,285.90 | $1,285.80 | |