| 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 | $238.77 | 5.719% | $252.4253 | $252.43 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.85 | 3.464% | $75.3735 | $75.37 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.67 | 6.800% | $48.7756 | $48.78 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.96 | 13.662% | $181.8137 | $181.81 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.31 | 5.601% | $198.8572 | $198.86 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.27 | 7.720% | $250.2012 | $250.20 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.76 | 4.217% | $125.8524 | $125.85 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.59 | $1,133.2989 | $1,133.30 | $1,133.30 | $1,133.40 | |