| 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 | $237.90 | 5.672% | $251.3937 | $251.39 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.71 | 5.275% | $115.4972 | $115.50 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.86 | 13.158% | $225.026 | $225.03 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.77 | 8.222% | $236.7573 | $236.76 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.59 | 4.386% | $120.6598 | $120.66 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.64 | 6.671% | $145.7553 | $145.76 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.71 | 4.380% | $164.6177 | $164.62 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.18 | $1,259.7070 | $1,259.72 | $1,259.70 | $1,259.80 | |