| 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 | $237.84 | 5.577% | $251.1043 | $251.10 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.71 | 10.247% | $61.4186 | $61.42 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.55 | 11.729% | $211.7823 | $211.78 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.70 | 13.430% | $52.9718 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.49 | 3.260% | $26.321 | $26.32 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.34 | 6.143% | $160.6368 | $160.64 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.50 | 11.354% | $277.8282 | $277.83 | $277.85 | $277.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.13 | $1,042.0630 | $1,042.06 | $1,042.05 | $1,042.00 | |