| 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 | $237.63 | 4.857% | $249.1717 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.51 | 11.824% | $147.0597 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.27 | 10.597% | $5.8285 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.96 | 12.568% | $250.9816 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.59 | 11.192% | $126.303 | $126.30 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.85 | 8.579% | $164.8772 | $164.88 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.53 | 8.618% | $261.2589 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.34 | $1,205.4806 | $1,205.48 | $1,205.50 | $1,205.60 | |