| 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 | $238.48 | 5.390% | $251.3341 | $251.33 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.71 | 4.309% | $192.6692 | $192.67 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.66 | 3.135% | $86.2827 | $86.28 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.37 | 13.639% | $234.5168 | $234.52 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.88 | 8.267% | $271.6202 | $271.62 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.26 | 10.364% | $142.6565 | $142.66 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.46 | 11.535% | $216.891 | $216.89 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.82 | $1,395.9705 | $1,395.97 | $1,395.95 | $1,396.00 | |