| 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 | $239.59 | 4.868% | $251.2532 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.92 | 3.438% | $96.1146 | $96.11 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.66 | 8.681% | $252.8572 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.77 | 5.294% | $83.993 | $83.99 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.51 | 12.554% | $34.3402 | $34.34 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.95 | 13.520% | $187.2512 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.74 | 7.567% | $68.5632 | $68.56 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.14 | $974.3726 | $974.36 | $974.35 | $974.50 | |