| 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 | $237.30 | 5.758% | $250.9637 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.92 | 8.417% | $140.8554 | $140.86 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.87 | 8.824% | $273.0068 | $273.01 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.72 | 5.142% | $56.4823 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.92 | 8.531% | $186.5865 | $186.59 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.39 | 6.398% | $251.5142 | $251.51 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.48 | 12.827% | $77.2639 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.60 | $1,236.6728 | $1,236.67 | $1,236.65 | $1,236.80 | |