| 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 | $221.28 | 13.854% | $251.9361 | $251.94 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.36 | 4.800% | $41.2493 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.99 | 8.372% | $88.8542 | $88.85 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.43 | 5.621% | $18.4097 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.81 | 12.671% | $71.8954 | $71.90 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.69 | 3.495% | $10.0287 | $10.03 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.81 | 12.844% | $112.6296 | $112.63 | $112.65 | $112.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.37 | $595.0030 | $595.01 | $595.05 | $594.90 | |