| 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 | $235.76 | 6.487% | $251.0538 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.76 | 3.527% | $230.6167 | $230.62 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.99 | 9.864% | $191.1524 | $191.15 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.51 | 12.661% | $243.9223 | $243.92 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.39 | 3.509% | $249.8604 | $249.86 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.74 | 4.620% | $249.7698 | $249.77 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.60 | 4.414% | $259.5732 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,577.75 | $1,675.9486 | $1,675.94 | $1,675.85 | $1,676.10 | |