| 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 | $236.92 | 5.505% | $249.9624 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.46 | 11.522% | $268.1658 | $268.17 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.74 | 11.838% | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.48 | 6.422% | $219.7401 | $219.74 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.55 | 12.445% | $34.3519 | $34.35 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.32 | 7.219% | $49.6638 | $49.66 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.63 | 7.691% | $130.9846 | $130.98 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.10 | $1,131.5186 | $1,131.51 | $1,131.50 | $1,131.70 | |