| 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 | $237.47 | 5.815% | $251.2789 | $251.28 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.42 | 6.142% | $157.536 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.65 | 8.733% | $32.2393 | $32.24 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.67 | 10.245% | $148.4669 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.42 | 9.446% | $20.16 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.71 | 6.646% | $171.3908 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.80 | 5.784% | $227.224 | $227.22 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.14 | $1,008.2959 | $1,008.30 | $1,008.30 | $1,008.30 | |