| 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 | $225.58 | 11.257% | $250.9735 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.43 | 5.198% | $20.44 | $20.44 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.66 | 8.199% | $166.2586 | $166.26 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.39 | 8.842% | $68.9949 | $68.99 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.92 | 6.453% | $230.9178 | $230.92 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.55 | 7.838% | $56.6689 | $56.67 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.38 | 7.481% | $187.4254 | $187.43 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.91 | $981.6791 | $981.68 | $981.65 | $981.70 | |