| 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 | $238.71 | 5.595% | $252.0658 | $252.07 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.73 | 6.312% | $63.5002 | $63.50 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.77 | 10.409% | $143.2778 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.98 | 9.431% | $60.1652 | $60.17 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.67 | 7.866% | $185.1736 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.71 | 13.124% | $270.0383 | $270.04 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.71 | 8.602% | $102.857 | $102.86 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.28 | $1,077.0779 | $1,077.09 | $1,077.05 | $1,077.20 | |