| 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 | $236.98 | 6.548% | $252.4975 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.75 | 5.408% | $251.6616 | $251.66 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.91 | 8.482% | $188.661 | $188.66 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.50 | 4.107% | $25.5062 | $25.51 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.71 | 3.255% | $98.8254 | $98.83 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.39 | 11.583% | $159.9989 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.53 | 6.630% | $252.2119 | $252.21 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.77 | $1,229.3625 | $1,229.37 | $1,229.35 | $1,229.40 | |