| 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 | $237.39 | 5.851% | $251.2797 | $251.28 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.68 | 13.697% | $238.3999 | $238.40 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.71 | 10.675% | $209.9615 | $209.96 | $209.95 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.87 | 8.318% | $67.0163 | $67.02 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.33 | 13.502% | $112.7415 | $112.74 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.84 | 3.615% | $168.7267 | $168.73 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.92 | 12.477% | $195.62 | $195.62 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.74 | $1,243.7456 | $1,243.75 | $1,243.75 | $1,243.70 | |