| 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 | $238.99 | 5.429% | $251.9648 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.61 | 10.334% | $261.0613 | $261.06 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.42 | 12.654% | $20.7509 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.78 | 11.841% | $263.6987 | $263.70 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.93 | 8.706% | $69.4957 | $69.50 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.44 | 3.429% | $39.7581 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.50 | 4.703% | $44.4988 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.67 | $951.2283 | $951.23 | $951.20 | $951.40 | |