| 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 | $236.49 | 5.485% | $249.4615 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.32 | 3.176% | $71.5216 | $71.52 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.67 | 13.272% | $159.3397 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.84 | 7.790% | $264.9909 | $264.99 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.93 | 8.526% | $52.0165 | $52.02 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.46 | 6.447% | $138.8708 | $138.87 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.31 | 11.606% | $15.9708 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.02 | $952.1718 | $952.17 | $952.10 | $952.20 | |