| 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 | $239.94 | 4.714% | $251.2508 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.52 | 12.643% | $265.2968 | $265.30 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.47 | 3.235% | $183.2112 | $183.21 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.48 | 4.501% | $38.122 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.61 | 3.598% | $149.8131 | $149.81 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.84 | 5.693% | $12.5141 | $12.51 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.62 | 11.788% | $47.644 | $47.64 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.48 | $947.8520 | $947.84 | $947.80 | $947.80 | |