| 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 | $237.64 | 5.856% | $251.5562 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.30 | 6.430% | $41.827 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.85 | 10.781% | $16.451 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.81 | 8.853% | $197.9056 | $197.91 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.64 | 9.574% | $120.1369 | $120.14 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.26 | 7.827% | $187.8993 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.75 | 3.212% | $174.1703 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.25 | $989.9463 | $989.96 | $989.95 | $990.00 | |