| 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 | $229.33 | 9.506% | $251.1301 | $251.13 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.27 | 5.625% | $42.5352 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.61 | 3.711% | $124.0487 | $124.05 | $124.05 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.41 | 9.173% | $96.5198 | $96.52 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.72 | 4.660% | $260.3104 | $260.31 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.93 | 7.715% | $40.8563 | $40.86 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.36 | 7.846% | $177.2557 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.63 | $992.6562 | $992.67 | $992.65 | $992.60 | |