| 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 | $237.69 | 5.635% | $251.0838 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.58 | 12.830% | $271.4464 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.62 | 11.517% | $142.318 | $142.32 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.67 | 4.555% | $134.5309 | $134.53 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.84 | 13.407% | $125.7003 | $125.70 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.69 | 12.815% | $171.1291 | $171.13 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.69 | 12.121% | $192.5005 | $192.50 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.78 | $1,288.7090 | $1,288.71 | $1,288.75 | $1,288.60 | |