| 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 | $240.40 | 5.247% | $253.0138 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.96 | 5.644% | $196.4556 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.32 | 5.306% | $250.9653 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.47 | 12.574% | $44.433 | $44.43 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.99 | 7.542% | $89.2491 | $89.25 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.58 | 12.623% | $166.209 | $166.21 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.53 | 11.511% | $26.2385 | $26.24 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.25 | $1,026.5643 | $1,026.57 | $1,026.55 | $1,026.50 | |