| 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 | $238.89 | 5.355% | $251.6826 | $251.68 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.31 | 8.784% | $26.4454 | $26.45 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.38 | 13.189% | $255.1054 | $255.11 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.49 | 3.766% | $12.9604 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.29 | 3.832% | $197.5819 | $197.58 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.70 | 5.329% | $195.596 | $195.60 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.76 | 11.618% | $243.0594 | $243.06 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.82 | $1,182.4311 | $1,182.44 | $1,182.45 | $1,182.50 | |