| 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 | $236.69 | 5.723% | $250.2358 | $250.24 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.75 | 10.706% | $236.6341 | $236.63 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.29 | 12.682% | $208.7885 | $208.79 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.72 | 10.179% | $21.7273 | $21.73 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.81 | 4.449% | $250.4791 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.41 | 5.341% | $179.5116 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.31 | 13.397% | $92.2031 | $92.20 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.98 | $1,239.5795 | $1,239.58 | $1,239.65 | $1,239.50 | |