| 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 | $236.71 | 6.275% | $251.5636 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.62 | 7.756% | $197.8616 | $197.86 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.57 | 6.317% | $238.7561 | $238.76 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.78 | 13.543% | $33.8131 | $33.81 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.94 | 7.192% | $262.5561 | $262.56 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.90 | 4.363% | $61.4698 | $61.47 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.89 | 4.209% | $195.7983 | $195.80 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.41 | $1,241.8186 | $1,241.82 | $1,241.75 | $1,242.00 | |