| 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 | 5.372% | $250.6273 | $250.63 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.29 | 9.665% | $264.6107 | $264.61 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.45 | 11.800% | $206.2151 | $206.22 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.39 | 7.268% | $216.027 | $216.03 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.56 | 11.273% | $275.4674 | $275.47 | $275.45 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.34 | 8.468% | $107.7521 | $107.75 | $107.75 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.35 | 12.632% | $170.4685 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,363.23 | $1,491.1681 | $1,491.18 | $1,491.15 | $1,491.20 | |