| 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 | $238.66 | 5.172% | $251.0035 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.62 | 10.528% | $18.3698 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.48 | 11.516% | $8.3414 | $8.34 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.43 | 8.642% | $201.4549 | $201.45 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.62 | 8.765% | $220.3796 | $220.38 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.93 | 8.102% | $48.5702 | $48.57 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.72 | 4.532% | $261.0373 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.46 | $1,009.1567 | $1,009.15 | $1,009.15 | $1,009.20 | |