| 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 | $224.76 | 11.688% | $251.0299 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.32 | 4.513% | $51.5458 | $51.55 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.37 | 11.684% | $163.4719 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.46 | 9.355% | $239.9905 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.34 | 6.312% | $21.6239 | $21.62 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.50 | 12.797% | $75.01 | $75.01 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.28 | 4.381% | $184.0028 | $184.00 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.03 | $986.6748 | $986.67 | $986.65 | $986.60 | |