| 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 | $238.52 | 5.421% | $251.4502 | $251.45 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.54 | 11.197% | $75.1025 | $75.10 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.36 | 9.740% | $184.7583 | $184.76 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.44 | 8.859% | $207.3111 | $207.31 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.78 | 12.199% | $270.1528 | $270.15 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.94 | 3.133% | $250.5513 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.59 | 10.539% | $144.3529 | $144.35 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,279.17 | $1,383.6791 | $1,383.67 | $1,383.65 | $1,383.90 | |