| 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 | $238.79 | 5.135% | $251.0519 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.75 | 7.353% | $77.0258 | $77.03 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.68 | 13.480% | $12.1197 | $12.12 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.76 | 6.534% | $144.6306 | $144.63 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.52 | 8.555% | $33.131 | $33.13 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.37 | 9.861% | $12.4912 | $12.49 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.94 | 12.682% | $150.9263 | $150.93 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.81 | $681.3765 | $681.38 | $681.45 | $681.30 | |