| 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 | $238.85 | 5.485% | $251.9509 | $251.95 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.68 | 7.522% | $123.3062 | $123.31 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.30 | 5.587% | $150.2503 | $150.25 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.66 | 5.553% | $104.1386 | $104.14 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.98 | 12.330% | $260.5831 | $260.58 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.60 | 5.321% | $260.7748 | $260.77 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.49 | 8.291% | $14.6085 | $14.61 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.56 | $1,165.6124 | $1,165.61 | $1,165.60 | $1,165.70 | |