| 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 | $238.69 | 5.514% | $251.8514 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.69 | 10.482% | $269.2336 | $269.23 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.37 | 9.557% | $13.5522 | $13.55 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.68 | 4.563% | $123.0497 | $123.05 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.25 | 11.528% | $180.9542 | $180.95 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.71 | 13.430% | $237.8741 | $237.87 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.35 | 12.797% | $81.6086 | $81.61 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.74 | $1,158.1238 | $1,158.11 | $1,158.10 | $1,158.20 | |