| 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 | $238.89 | 5.170% | $251.2406 | $251.24 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.48 | 3.371% | $52.1817 | $52.18 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.38 | 7.213% | $94.7548 | $94.75 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.66 | 4.129% | $204.7801 | $204.78 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.39 | 12.701% | $192.0312 | $192.03 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.99 | 6.446% | $257.5887 | $257.59 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.84 | 7.420% | $203.9261 | $203.93 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.63 | $1,256.5032 | $1,256.50 | $1,256.60 | $1,256.50 | |