| 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 | $237.99 | 5.866% | $251.9505 | $251.95 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.46 | 11.385% | $32.814 | $32.81 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.98 | 11.581% | $280.046 | $280.05 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.41 | 5.354% | $195.3369 | $195.34 | $195.35 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.40 | 7.150% | $161.1536 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.28 | 11.675% | $193.5104 | $193.51 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.82 | 8.645% | $162.7719 | $162.77 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.34 | $1,277.5833 | $1,277.58 | $1,277.55 | $1,277.60 | |