| 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 | $238.54 | 5.614% | $251.9316 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.66 | 5.114% | $16.4609 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.40 | 9.243% | $257.158 | $257.16 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.61 | 7.234% | $262.3051 | $262.31 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.78 | 11.164% | $37.5512 | $37.55 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.80 | 10.297% | $16.324 | $16.32 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.87 | 3.362% | $118.7319 | $118.73 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.66 | $960.4627 | $960.46 | $960.45 | $960.50 | |