| 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 | $241.88 | 4.122% | $251.8503 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.99 | 8.423% | $8.663 | $8.66 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.87 | 13.657% | $189.6594 | $189.66 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.79 | 5.426% | $200.088 | $200.09 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.59 | 11.386% | $83.0828 | $83.08 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.88 | 10.215% | $146.4537 | $146.45 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.48 | 12.841% | $51.3201 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.48 | $931.1173 | $931.11 | $931.10 | $931.30 | |