| 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 | $236.69 | 6.870% | $252.9506 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.87 | 5.480% | $70.5345 | $70.53 | $70.55 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.60 | 9.340% | $240.1106 | $240.11 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.84 | 3.333% | $109.3676 | $109.37 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.81 | 11.788% | $168.5875 | $168.59 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.95 | 3.873% | $229.5074 | $229.51 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.99 | 4.366% | $249.4243 | $249.42 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,239.75 | $1,320.4825 | $1,320.48 | $1,320.45 | $1,320.50 | |