| 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 | $238.83 | 5.226% | $251.3113 | $251.31 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.42 | 11.533% | $86.3488 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.99 | 10.742% | $74.1861 | $74.19 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.86 | 6.554% | $259.8426 | $259.84 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.47 | 12.591% | $254.9848 | $254.98 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.79 | 6.224% | $41.2043 | $41.20 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.35 | 5.235% | $179.2678 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.71 | $1,147.1457 | $1,147.14 | $1,147.15 | $1,147.10 | |