| 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 | $238.53 | 5.386% | $251.3772 | $251.38 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.78 | 12.335% | $263.7401 | $263.74 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.87 | 11.128% | $114.3174 | $114.32 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.58 | 12.344% | $69.1814 | $69.18 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.41 | 8.684% | $263.4609 | $263.46 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.42 | 7.255% | $41.2074 | $41.21 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.48 | 3.471% | $178.4668 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.07 | $1,181.7512 | $1,181.76 | $1,181.75 | $1,181.80 | |