| 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 | $237.84 | 5.334% | $250.5264 | $250.53 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.81 | 11.108% | $36.4545 | $36.45 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.34 | 9.586% | $143.9303 | $143.93 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.73 | 8.458% | $189.5087 | $189.51 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.89 | 3.331% | $9.1861 | $9.19 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.30 | 12.462% | $101.5532 | $101.55 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.37 | 3.285% | $67.5174 | $67.52 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.28 | $798.6766 | $798.68 | $798.70 | $798.70 | |