| 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 | $238.58 | 8.616% | $259.1361 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.77 | 3.792% | $26.7472 | $26.75 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.70 | 4.685% | $49.9347 | $49.93 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.71 | 12.629% | $24.4518 | $24.45 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.61 | 13.384% | $154.8939 | $154.89 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.26 | 7.137% | $184.5542 | $184.55 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.67 | 4.171% | $251.7501 | $251.75 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.30 | $951.4680 | $951.46 | $951.50 | $951.50 | |