| 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 | $237.66 | 5.290% | $250.2322 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.53 | 5.476% | $61.7351 | $61.74 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.83 | 3.208% | $63.8135 | $63.81 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.70 | 6.666% | $235.4119 | $235.41 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.36 | 8.724% | $249.3694 | $249.37 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.96 | 13.413% | $27.1738 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.92 | 5.495% | $150.7735 | $150.77 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.96 | $1,038.5094 | $1,038.50 | $1,038.45 | $1,038.50 | |