| 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 | $237.63 | 5.328% | $250.2909 | $250.29 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.32 | 6.258% | $105.5354 | $105.54 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.53 | 13.843% | $194.1365 | $194.14 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.67 | 9.782% | $131.3761 | $131.38 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.37 | 6.873% | $254.7532 | $254.75 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.34 | 5.534% | $102.7268 | $102.73 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.29 | 13.251% | $208.7103 | $208.71 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.15 | $1,247.5292 | $1,247.54 | $1,247.60 | $1,247.50 | |