| 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 | $238.86 | 5.693% | $252.4583 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.40 | 8.440% | $31.8814 | $31.88 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.41 | 7.794% | $75.8978 | $75.90 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.68 | 10.647% | $52.7565 | $52.76 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.85 | 3.770% | $242.6661 | $242.67 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.96 | 11.810% | $146.4264 | $146.43 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.46 | 10.476% | $264.5458 | $264.55 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.62 | $1,066.6323 | $1,066.65 | $1,066.65 | $1,066.70 | |