| 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 | $235.58 | 6.531% | $250.9657 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.25 | 9.243% | $145.5663 | $145.57 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.60 | 5.313% | $33.2789 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.91 | 8.492% | $123.5832 | $123.58 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.26 | 12.770% | $132.2341 | $132.23 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.91 | 9.749% | $275.3712 | $275.37 | $275.35 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.81 | 4.497% | $32.1955 | $32.20 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.32 | $993.1949 | $993.20 | $993.20 | $993.30 | |