| 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 | $239.63 | 5.176% | $252.0332 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.36 | 5.798% | $57.5118 | $57.51 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.94 | 8.846% | $144.6999 | $144.70 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.48 | 8.779% | $147.3738 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.34 | 9.491% | $21.1756 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.99 | 12.239% | $70.6993 | $70.70 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.72 | 10.131% | $188.0156 | $188.02 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.46 | $881.5092 | $881.51 | $881.50 | $881.50 | |