| 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 | $239.88 | 4.837% | $251.483 | $251.48 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.25 | 7.656% | $54.0971 | $54.10 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.39 | 5.784% | $188.7081 | $188.71 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.84 | 9.251% | $191.0144 | $191.01 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.29 | 12.335% | $31.7796 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.68 | 9.439% | $113.4664 | $113.47 | $113.45 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.41 | 4.568% | $148.9153 | $148.92 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.74 | $979.4639 | $979.47 | $979.45 | $979.50 | |