| 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 | $238.30 | 5.686% | $251.8497 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.25 | 11.661% | $41.5937 | $41.59 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.75 | 5.327% | $57.6665 | $57.67 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.75 | 10.859% | $276.8704 | $276.87 | $276.85 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.77 | 5.716% | $179.4741 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.41 | 5.712% | $144.2017 | $144.20 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.97 | 6.857% | $117.5106 | $117.51 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.20 | $1,069.1667 | $1,069.16 | $1,069.10 | $1,069.20 | |