| 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 | $237.97 | 5.425% | $250.8799 | $250.88 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.42 | 11.537% | $35.0449 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.36 | 7.110% | $209.2501 | $209.25 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.26 | 11.450% | $148.5183 | $148.52 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.67 | 9.433% | $251.3348 | $251.33 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.63 | 12.209% | $99.4508 | $99.45 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.65 | 13.482% | $236.7802 | $236.78 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.96 | $1,231.2590 | $1,231.25 | $1,231.30 | $1,231.30 | |