| 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 | $238.84 | 5.725% | $252.5136 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.30 | 10.544% | $151.7769 | $151.78 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.57 | 6.375% | $160.1688 | $160.17 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.55 | 4.507% | $11.0255 | $11.03 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.39 | 13.750% | $225.6686 | $225.67 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.98 | 3.868% | $25.9462 | $25.95 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.52 | 7.589% | $86.6307 | $86.63 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.15 | $913.7303 | $913.74 | $913.75 | $913.70 | |