| 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 | $238.73 | 5.235% | $251.2275 | $251.23 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.65 | 3.788% | $17.2807 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.60 | 12.382% | $215.3239 | $215.32 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.25 | 7.317% | $159.0975 | $159.10 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.82 | 12.439% | $131.3512 | $131.35 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.91 | 7.133% | $205.5989 | $205.60 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.27 | 10.282% | $15.7372 | $15.74 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.23 | $995.6169 | $995.62 | $995.65 | $995.60 | |