| 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 | $238.47 | 5.254% | $250.9992 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.42 | 5.177% | $61.4444 | $61.44 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.98 | 4.747% | $240.8972 | $240.90 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.74 | 8.843% | $39.9889 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.73 | 12.363% | $249.1425 | $249.14 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.71 | 11.836% | $121.5769 | $121.58 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.31 | 5.348% | $259.4827 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.36 | $1,223.5318 | $1,223.53 | $1,223.60 | $1,223.50 | |