| 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 | $237.62 | 5.669% | $251.0907 | $251.09 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.99 | 7.825% | $117.5185 | $117.52 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.60 | 13.433% | $268.3825 | $268.38 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.84 | 4.229% | $251.0251 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.91 | 12.212% | $189.5373 | $189.54 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.41 | 10.828% | $154.5053 | $154.51 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.51 | 9.189% | $263.7024 | $263.70 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,373.88 | $1,495.7618 | $1,495.77 | $1,495.80 | $1,495.70 | |