| 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 | $238.26 | 5.539% | $251.4572 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.91 | 12.308% | $84.1299 | $84.13 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.65 | 6.656% | $134.0133 | $134.01 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.59 | 3.199% | $123.4157 | $123.42 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.53 | 3.518% | $114.4184 | $114.42 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.67 | 3.734% | $23.5165 | $23.52 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.74 | 8.654% | $197.4678 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.35 | $928.4188 | $928.43 | $928.35 | $928.40 | |