| 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 | $237.96 | 5.308% | $250.5909 | $250.59 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.39 | 3.248% | $81.9686 | $81.97 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.71 | 13.303% | $247.805 | $247.81 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.57 | 5.177% | $194.1252 | $194.13 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.41 | 9.648% | $34.4404 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.60 | 7.235% | $172.2194 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.64 | 4.787% | $127.4629 | $127.46 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.28 | $1,108.6124 | $1,108.62 | $1,108.60 | $1,108.60 | |