| 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 | $237.89 | 5.693% | $251.4331 | $251.43 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.67 | 3.375% | $36.8739 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.34 | 8.472% | $245.5155 | $245.52 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.95 | 5.235% | $173.5851 | $173.59 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.66 | 13.312% | $131.0567 | $131.06 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.87 | 12.271% | $201.9418 | $201.94 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.56 | 12.439% | $270.4833 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.94 | $1,310.8894 | $1,310.89 | $1,310.90 | $1,310.90 | |