| 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 | $238.31 | 5.394% | $251.1644 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.43 | 7.787% | $107.1726 | $107.17 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.50 | 3.106% | $148.9882 | $148.99 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.49 | 10.139% | $251.6566 | $251.66 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.84 | 11.836% | $117.2489 | $117.25 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.49 | 5.865% | $173.0787 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.26 | 4.745% | $250.6129 | $250.61 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,218.32 | $1,299.9223 | $1,299.92 | $1,299.90 | $1,300.00 | |