| 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 | $236.73 | 5.815% | $250.4958 | $250.50 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.51 | 6.195% | $151.3385 | $151.34 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.94 | 5.432% | $226.6155 | $226.62 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.38 | 6.709% | $58.0284 | $58.03 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.27 | 4.526% | $214.5605 | $214.56 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.65 | 9.641% | $100.486 | $100.49 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.66 | 12.606% | $8.6256 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.14 | $1,010.1503 | $1,010.17 | $1,010.20 | $1,010.10 | |