| 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 | $239.40 | 4.628% | $250.4794 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.63 | 9.456% | $135.3205 | $135.32 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.34 | 12.763% | $171.7832 | $171.78 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.54 | 12.510% | $108.6172 | $108.62 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.68 | 13.571% | $100.7148 | $100.71 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.33 | 3.553% | $12.7681 | $12.77 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.75 | 7.544% | $173.9524 | $173.95 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.67 | $953.6356 | $953.63 | $953.60 | $953.70 | |