| 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 | $225.52 | 11.462% | $251.3691 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.77 | 7.133% | $101.5299 | $101.53 | $101.55 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.55 | 10.274% | $97.6476 | $97.65 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.90 | 3.595% | $186.3674 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.43 | 6.555% | $216.7648 | $216.76 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.34 | 12.479% | $73.4938 | $73.49 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.58 | 5.793% | $261.9223 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.09 | $1,189.0949 | $1,189.09 | $1,189.05 | $1,189.10 | |