| 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 | $235.99 | 6.512% | $251.3577 | $251.36 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.50 | 11.873% | $142.6381 | $142.64 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.61 | 3.122% | $81.0642 | $81.06 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.69 | 5.518% | $62.9837 | $62.98 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.42 | 11.529% | $132.0726 | $132.07 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.61 | 4.753% | $156.721 | $156.72 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.61 | 13.484% | $167.5137 | $167.51 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.43 | $994.3510 | $994.34 | $994.30 | $994.40 | |