| 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 | $239.88 | 5.277% | $252.5385 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.59 | 6.682% | $254.5326 | $254.53 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.53 | 7.594% | $156.5815 | $156.58 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.52 | 5.537% | $107.1412 | $107.14 | $107.15 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.78 | 6.132% | $190.8041 | $190.80 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.36 | 13.446% | $231.8382 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.74 | 8.123% | $49.4555 | $49.46 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.40 | $1,242.8916 | $1,242.89 | $1,242.95 | $1,242.80 | |