| 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 | $237.29 | 5.467% | $250.2626 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.33 | 7.284% | $93.6911 | $93.69 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.90 | 8.215% | $58.3279 | $58.33 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.29 | 12.179% | $48.5623 | $48.56 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.39 | 12.428% | $197.1875 | $197.19 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.88 | 5.448% | $259.2755 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.67 | 4.839% | $213.5256 | $213.53 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.75 | $1,120.8325 | $1,120.84 | $1,120.90 | $1,120.90 | |