| 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 | $237.99 | 5.536% | $251.1651 | $251.17 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.53 | 7.246% | $97.0898 | $97.09 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.66 | 3.497% | $16.2076 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.43 | 6.139% | $189.3838 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.96 | 3.144% | $172.2092 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.76 | 12.386% | $214.3875 | $214.39 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.93 | 6.563% | $139.5229 | $139.52 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.26 | $1,079.9659 | $1,079.97 | $1,079.95 | $1,080.00 | |