| 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 | $239.50 | 5.241% | $252.0522 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.34 | 5.712% | $263.5823 | $263.58 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.58 | 7.793% | $253.9387 | $253.94 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.96 | 7.472% | $41.8711 | $41.87 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.90 | 12.421% | $269.698 | $269.70 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.49 | 12.477% | $116.4024 | $116.40 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.73 | 5.288% | $178.7053 | $178.71 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,276.50 | $1,376.2500 | $1,376.25 | $1,376.25 | $1,376.30 | |