| 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 | $239.52 | 5.418% | $252.4972 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.25 | 9.318% | $239.6797 | $239.68 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.47 | 11.581% | $189.0963 | $189.10 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.99 | 4.275% | $75.0676 | $75.07 | $75.05 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.96 | 11.415% | $197.16 | $197.16 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.70 | 9.371% | $207.4768 | $207.48 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.79 | 6.872% | $170.7708 | $170.77 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,226.68 | $1,331.7484 | $1,331.76 | $1,331.75 | $1,331.90 | |