| 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 | $238.99 | 5.441% | $251.9934 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.38 | 9.245% | $145.711 | $145.71 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.87 | 7.383% | $23.4847 | $23.48 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.84 | 11.505% | $116.9018 | $116.90 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.67 | 9.600% | $35.8063 | $35.81 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.33 | 4.309% | $178.7126 | $178.71 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.41 | 7.324% | $255.8711 | $255.87 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.49 | $1,008.4809 | $1,008.47 | $1,008.45 | $1,008.50 | |