| 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 | $238.78 | 5.740% | $252.486 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.51 | 7.336% | $268.8874 | $268.89 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.48 | 13.692% | $189.2744 | $189.27 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.58 | 10.188% | $51.3256 | $51.33 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.95 | 12.530% | $281.2687 | $281.27 | $281.25 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.79 | 3.506% | $208.8648 | $208.86 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.57 | 5.328% | $249.1744 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,390.66 | $1,501.2813 | $1,501.28 | $1,501.25 | $1,501.40 | |