| 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 | $240.60 | 4.644% | $251.7735 | $251.77 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.60 | 6.107% | $210.7285 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.88 | 8.104% | $7.4376 | $7.44 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.56 | 12.285% | $247.6558 | $247.66 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.97 | 7.650% | $252.9452 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.99 | 5.698% | $19.0151 | $19.02 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.85 | 4.283% | $197.9813 | $197.98 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.45 | $1,187.5370 | $1,187.55 | $1,187.55 | $1,187.50 | |