| 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 | $242.25 | 3.830% | $251.5282 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.63 | 6.607% | $230.9427 | $230.94 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.99 | 10.438% | $58.5211 | $58.52 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.53 | 13.804% | $32.4683 | $32.47 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.38 | 4.120% | $52.4557 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.84 | 5.624% | $88.5552 | $88.56 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.47 | 5.569% | $36.3896 | $36.39 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.09 | $750.8608 | $750.87 | $750.85 | $750.90 | |