| 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 | $237.40 | 5.848% | $251.2832 | $251.28 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.48 | 6.718% | $85.8866 | $85.89 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.36 | 8.425% | $238.9253 | $238.93 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.85 | 12.421% | $205.5618 | $205.56 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.47 | 12.408% | $177.0089 | $177.01 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.87 | 6.719% | $20.1379 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.37 | 6.783% | $257.7421 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.80 | $1,236.5458 | $1,236.55 | $1,236.60 | $1,236.50 | |