| 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 | $236.48 | 6.161% | $251.0495 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.71 | 13.213% | $245.3439 | $245.34 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.40 | 11.750% | $199.362 | $199.36 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.57 | 9.577% | $163.8943 | $163.89 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.35 | 9.677% | $81.5448 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.82 | 6.453% | $86.0353 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.64 | 3.196% | $256.5865 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.97 | $1,283.8163 | $1,283.81 | $1,283.85 | $1,283.70 | |