| 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 | $217.85 | 7.575% | $234.3521 | $234.35 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.54 | 8.539% | $96.1004 | $96.10 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.83 | 6.647% | $146.9916 | $146.99 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.35 | 11.680% | $64.0485 | $64.05 | $64.05 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.99 | 7.658% | $204.5394 | $204.54 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.44 | 5.630% | $256.0894 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.41 | 4.107% | $249.2426 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.41 | $1,251.3640 | $1,251.36 | $1,251.40 | $1,251.30 | |