| 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 | $237.48 | 5.849% | $251.3702 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.34 | 7.793% | $189.0042 | $189.00 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.46 | 3.382% | $158.65 | $158.65 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.85 | 8.353% | $150.4481 | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.52 | 6.429% | $78.2466 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.76 | 11.145% | $135.3302 | $135.33 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.95 | 4.119% | $10.3598 | $10.36 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.36 | $973.4091 | $973.41 | $973.40 | $973.40 | |