| 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 | $237.68 | 4.869% | $249.2526 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.39 | 12.527% | $177.1062 | $177.11 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.38 | 9.784% | $131.0601 | $131.06 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.82 | 3.476% | $78.4555 | $78.46 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.76 | 3.798% | $5.9788 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.87 | 12.220% | $149.1067 | $149.11 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.68 | 11.525% | $239.4219 | $239.42 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.58 | $1,030.3818 | $1,030.39 | $1,030.35 | $1,030.50 | |