| 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 | $238.40 | 5.568% | $251.6741 | $251.67 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.38 | 7.797% | $114.6744 | $114.67 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.52 | 11.381% | $166.5369 | $166.54 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.28 | 5.170% | $207.4794 | $207.48 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.90 | 13.317% | $282.046 | $282.05 | $282.05 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.88 | 6.272% | $99.7682 | $99.77 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.63 | 11.595% | $78.8195 | $78.82 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.99 | $1,200.9985 | $1,201.00 | $1,200.95 | $1,201.00 | |