| 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 | $229.94 | 9.403% | $251.5613 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.52 | 11.465% | $97.5542 | $97.55 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.83 | 12.752% | $207.272 | $207.27 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.46 | 8.719% | $32.0286 | $32.03 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.87 | 5.748% | $250.4853 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.27 | 6.342% | $117.2633 | $117.26 | $117.25 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.63 | 4.223% | $261.2141 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.52 | $1,217.3788 | $1,217.37 | $1,217.35 | $1,217.50 | |