| 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 | $235.33 | 6.671% | $251.0289 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.33 | 3.790% | $106.2083 | $106.21 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.42 | 10.716% | $60.2516 | $60.25 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.75 | 13.406% | $246.9416 | $246.94 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.52 | 12.697% | $152.727 | $152.73 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.74 | 6.234% | $98.5214 | $98.52 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.65 | 9.341% | $236.8873 | $236.89 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.74 | $1,152.5661 | $1,152.57 | $1,152.60 | $1,152.50 | |