| 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 | $237.85 | 5.719% | $251.4526 | $251.45 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.41 | 7.522% | $232.6884 | $232.69 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.32 | 10.399% | $27.953 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.54 | 6.417% | $61.2323 | $61.23 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.65 | 11.475% | $28.5933 | $28.59 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.76 | 13.648% | $177.0181 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.80 | 10.381% | $271.3165 | $271.32 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.33 | $1,050.2542 | $1,050.25 | $1,050.25 | $1,050.30 | |