| 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 | $237.48 | 9.167% | $259.2498 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.72 | 7.655% | $185.9417 | $185.94 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.50 | 13.747% | $50.6174 | $50.62 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.25 | 6.256% | $91.6458 | $91.65 | $91.65 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.98 | 4.278% | $162.6528 | $162.65 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.52 | 13.598% | $219.8348 | $219.83 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.51 | 13.435% | $281.8973 | $281.90 | $281.90 | $281.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.96 | $1,251.8396 | $1,251.84 | $1,251.85 | $1,251.70 | |