| 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 | $239.26 | 5.144% | $251.5675 | $251.57 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.28 | 13.241% | $170.1786 | $170.18 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.82 | 7.268% | $259.3955 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.67 | 6.677% | $140.4616 | $140.46 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.83 | 7.760% | $69.8608 | $69.86 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.77 | 12.868% | $201.7741 | $201.77 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.26 | 4.142% | $17.9749 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.89 | $1,111.2130 | $1,111.21 | $1,111.15 | $1,111.40 | |