| 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 | $238.39 | 5.566% | $251.6588 | $251.66 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.41 | 8.664% | $127.5824 | $127.58 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.56 | 5.733% | $6.9361 | $6.94 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.31 | 7.366% | $258.0112 | $258.01 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.55 | 6.668% | $253.3898 | $253.39 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.26 | 10.274% | $140.3347 | $140.33 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.97 | 10.490% | $206.5832 | $206.58 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.45 | $1,244.4962 | $1,244.49 | $1,244.55 | $1,244.50 | |