| 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 | $236.90 | 5.314% | $249.4889 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.43 | 10.778% | $168.8589 | $168.86 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.88 | 7.340% | $163.028 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.34 | 13.722% | $239.2029 | $239.20 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.54 | 12.213% | $175.6582 | $175.66 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.69 | 12.714% | $281.4356 | $281.44 | $281.45 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.72 | 13.768% | $253.3841 | $253.38 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,380.50 | $1,531.0566 | $1,531.06 | $1,531.10 | $1,531.10 | |