| 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 | $238.94 | 5.406% | $251.8571 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.28 | 9.702% | $56.2552 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.37 | 9.545% | $160.341 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.43 | 9.848% | $165.2443 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.30 | 7.539% | $16.4535 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.39 | 9.491% | $225.9785 | $225.98 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.49 | 8.520% | $154.6301 | $154.63 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.20 | $1,030.7597 | $1,030.76 | $1,030.80 | $1,030.80 | |