| 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 | $236.89 | 5.326% | $249.5068 | $249.51 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.59 | 3.648% | $107.369 | $107.37 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.54 | 4.838% | $51.9367 | $51.94 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.47 | 6.521% | $176.2603 | $176.26 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.35 | 10.322% | $51.1342 | $51.13 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.59 | 11.714% | $168.2301 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.85 | 7.858% | $144.3679 | $144.37 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.28 | $948.8050 | $948.81 | $948.80 | $948.80 | |