| 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 | $241.51 | 4.325% | $251.9553 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.81 | 7.433% | $6.2419 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.97 | 5.348% | $248.5897 | $248.59 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.74 | 10.128% | $202.3492 | $202.35 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.85 | 4.199% | $136.3444 | $136.34 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.60 | 8.657% | $31.0759 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.64 | 12.502% | $178.4732 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.12 | $1,055.0296 | $1,055.03 | $1,055.05 | $1,055.00 | |