| 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 | $238.32 | 5.115% | $250.5101 | $250.51 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.91 | 6.807% | $71.4646 | $71.46 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.29 | 12.501% | $248.9535 | $248.95 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.85 | 3.471% | $9.1572 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.81 | 5.449% | $172.736 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.70 | 12.276% | $186.0413 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.52 | 7.104% | $74.4587 | $74.46 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.40 | $1,013.3214 | $1,013.32 | $1,013.30 | $1,013.40 | |