| 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 | $235.82 | 6.582% | $251.3417 | $251.34 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.64 | 11.579% | $158.0405 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.77 | 11.172% | $58.6655 | $58.67 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.70 | 8.537% | $240.6265 | $240.63 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.52 | 6.688% | $131.781 | $131.78 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.68 | 9.652% | $6.2282 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.44 | 8.226% | $198.5298 | $198.53 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.57 | $1,045.2132 | $1,045.22 | $1,045.30 | $1,045.10 | |