| 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 | $239.86 | 5.285% | $252.5366 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.73 | 9.218% | $219.2333 | $219.23 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.85 | 6.503% | $206.4561 | $206.46 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.59 | 6.813% | $238.8232 | $238.82 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.57 | 10.381% | $221.3912 | $221.39 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.97 | 10.680% | $233.5016 | $233.50 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.43 | 3.156% | $6.6329 | $6.63 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,276.00 | $1,378.5749 | $1,378.57 | $1,378.60 | $1,378.50 | |