| 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 | $238.57 | 5.567% | $251.8512 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.33 | 12.490% | $68.9901 | $68.99 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.54 | 7.500% | $8.1055 | $8.11 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.49 | 13.622% | $189.1693 | $189.17 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.41 | 5.559% | $177.7719 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.98 | 6.585% | $143.8684 | $143.87 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.57 | 12.173% | $198.0639 | $198.06 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.89 | $1,037.8203 | $1,037.82 | $1,037.75 | $1,038.00 | |