| 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 | $237.46 | 5.681% | $250.9501 | $250.95 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.75 | 9.695% | $103.936 | $103.94 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.93 | 5.515% | $160.3089 | $160.31 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.61 | 7.296% | $55.3755 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.94 | 12.337% | $265.0479 | $265.05 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.88 | 4.546% | $199.5574 | $199.56 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.78 | 8.224% | $114.4793 | $114.48 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.35 | $1,149.6551 | $1,149.67 | $1,149.70 | $1,149.70 | |