| 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 | $241.79 | 3.871% | $251.1497 | $251.15 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.48 | 5.529% | $80.7086 | $80.71 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.69 | 7.416% | $63.0425 | $63.04 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.78 | 11.809% | $66.8394 | $66.84 | $66.85 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.43 | 12.820% | $21.9209 | $21.92 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.73 | 3.702% | $23.5715 | $23.57 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.29 | 8.866% | $224.5797 | $224.58 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.19 | $731.8123 | $731.81 | $731.80 | $731.70 | |